Doctor at Sea
“That Doctor is Back ...and She-Sick!”
Synopsis
A youthful doctor tires of general practice and signs up to be a ship's doctor in an effort to bring some excitement into his life. Unfortunately, the cargo boat he joins is skippered by a formidable martinet captain and, worse still, there are only two women on board. Luckily for the fun-loving medic, one of them, a beautiful French girl, is more than impressed with his bedside manner.
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Dirk Bogarde
Dr. Simon Sparrow
Brenda De Banzie
Miss Muriel Mallet
Brigitte Bardot
Helene Colbert
James Robertson Justice
Captain Wentworth Hogg
Maurice Denham
Steward Easter
Michael Medwin
Third Officer Trail
Hubert Gregg
Second Officer Aubrey Archer
James Kenney
Fellowes
Raymond Huntley
Captain Beamish
Geoffrey Keen
Hornbeam
George Coulouris
Chippie
Noel Purcell
Corble
Jill Adams
Jill
Joan Sims
Wendy Thomas
Cyril Chamberlain
Mr. Whimble
Toke Townley
Vic Jenkins
Thomas Heathcote
Ordinary Seaman Wilson
Abe Barker
Harry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Gordon, Jack Davies, Nicholas Phipps
- Original Score
- Bruce Montgomery
- Original Title
- Doctor at Sea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors, Group Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Richard Gordon, Jack Davies, Nicholas Phipps
Bruce Montgomery
Ernest Steward
Frederick Wilson
Earl St. John, Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Richard Gordon
Screenplay
Ralph Thomas
Director
Jack Davies
Screenplay
Betty E. Box
Producer
Nicholas Phipps
Screenplay
Bruce Montgomery
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor at Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor at Sea about?
A youthful doctor tires of general practice and signs up to be a ship's doctor in an effort to bring some excitement into his life. Unfortunately, the cargo boat he joins is skippered by a formidable martinet captain and, worse still, there are only two women on board. Luckily for the fun-loving medic, one of them, a beautiful French girl, is more than impressed with his bedside manner.
Who directed Doctor at Sea?
Doctor at Sea was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Doctor at Sea?
The principal cast of Doctor at Sea includes Dirk Bogarde, Brenda De Banzie, Brigitte Bardot, James Robertson Justice, Maurice Denham.
When was Doctor at Sea released and how long is it?
Doctor at Sea was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor at Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor at Sea was composed by Bruce Montgomery.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor at Sea?
Doctor at Sea holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).