
The Good Doctor
Synopsis
A writer (made to resemble Russian playwright Anton Chekhov) narrates a collection of his stories, all of which are written in the style of Chekhov.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jack O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon, Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- The Good Doctor
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- KQED, PBS, Broadway Theatre Archive
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack O'Brien
Neil Simon, Anton Chekhov
Jac Venza, Lindsay Law
Department Leadership Roster
Jac Venza
Producer
Lindsay Law
Producer
Jack O'Brien
Director
Neil Simon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Doctor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Good Doctor about?
A writer (made to resemble Russian playwright Anton Chekhov) narrates a collection of his stories, all of which are written in the style of Chekhov.
Who directed The Good Doctor?
The Good Doctor was directed by Jack O'Brien.
Who stars in The Good Doctor?
The principal cast of The Good Doctor includes Richard Chamberlain, Ed Asner, Lee Grant, Marsha Mason, Bob Dishy.
When was The Good Doctor released and how long is it?
The Good Doctor was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is The Good Doctor based on a book or true story?
The Good Doctor is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Anton Chekhov".
