The Doctor and the Devils
“A man of medicine... A pair of murderers... An unholy alliance.”
Synopsis
In Victorian England, graverobbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to seek an easier means of getting the job done.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Doctor and the Devils (1985) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-13
Top Cast
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Timothy Dalton
Doctor Thomas Rock
Jonathan Pryce
Robert Fallon
Twiggy
Jennie Bailey
Julian Sands
Dr. Murray
Stephen Rea
Timothy Broom
Phyllis Logan
Elizabeth Rock
Patrick Stewart
Prof. Macklin
Phil Davis
Billy Bedlam
Philip Jackson
Andrew Merry-Lees
Beryl Reid
Mrs. Flynn
Siân Phillips
Annabella Rock
Nichola McAuliffe
Alice
Lewis Fiander
Dr. Thornton
David Bamber
Cronin
Danny Schiller
Praying Howard
Merelina Kendall
Mrs Webb
Deirdre Costello
Nelly
Paul Curran
Tom the Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantafestival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$147K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Harwood, Dylan Thomas
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Doctor and the Devils
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $147K
- Production Studios
- Brooksfilms, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Ronald Harwood, Dylan Thomas
John Morris
Norman Warwick, Gerry Turpin
Laurence Méry-Clark
Mel Brooks, Jonathan Sanger
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Harwood
Writer
Freddie Francis
Director
Norman Warwick
Director of Photography
Jonathan Sanger
Producer
Imogen Richardson
Costume Design
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Gerry Turpin
Director of Photography
Robert W. Laing
Production Design
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Doctor and the Devils
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What is The Doctor and the Devils about?
In Victorian England, graverobbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to seek an easier means of getting the job done.
Who directed The Doctor and the Devils?
The Doctor and the Devils was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Doctor and the Devils?
The principal cast of The Doctor and the Devils includes Timothy Dalton, Jonathan Pryce, Twiggy, Julian Sands, Stephen Rea.
When was The Doctor and the Devils released and how long is it?
The Doctor and the Devils was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Doctor and the Devils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Doctor and the Devils was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Doctor and the Devils?
The Doctor and the Devils holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).