Doctor at Large
"All the BARE FACTS and FIGURES That Add Up to a Young Medic's Love Life!"
Originally released in 1957. Doctor at Large is a comedy/romance film. directed by Ralph Thomas.
Starring Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, and Donald Sinden
Synopsis
Losing out to Dr. Bingham (Michael Medwin) in a competition for house surgeon when he offends a member of the board, young Dr. Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) finds himself going from post to post, filling in for other physicians. At one distant country post, he is taken aback when he works with a patient whose husband died after Simon treated the man years before. In another hospital, Simon examines a surprisingly mature teen and also tries courting devoted nurse Nan McPherson (Shirley Eaton).
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Dr. Simon Sparrow
Muriel Pavlow
as Joy Gibson
Donald Sinden
as Dr. Tony Benskin
James Robertson Justice
as Sir Lancelot Spratt
Shirley Eaton
as Nurse Nan MacPherson
Derek Farr
as Dr. Erasmus Potter-Shine
Michael Medwin
as Dr. Charlie Bingham
Martin Benson
as Maharajah of Branda
John Chandos
as O'Malley
Edward Chapman
as Mr. Wilkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor at Large about?
Losing out to Dr. Bingham (Michael Medwin) in a competition for house surgeon when he offends a member of the board, young Dr. Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) finds himself going from post to post, fi...
Who directed Doctor at Large?
Doctor at Large was directed by Ralph Thomas.
How long is Doctor at Large?
Doctor at Large has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Doctor at Large released?
Doctor at Large was released on March 26, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor at Large?
The main cast of Doctor at Large includes Dirk Bogarde, Muriel Pavlow, Donald Sinden, James Robertson Justice, Shirley Eaton.