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Doctor in Distress

Plot: "Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help
Release Date: Tuesday, July 30 1963
60 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Dirk BogardeDirk Bogarde
Dirk Bogarde was
42 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Dr Simon Sparrow'.
Mon, Mar 28 1921 –
Sat, May 08 1999
Portrait of James Robertson JusticeJames Robertson Justice
James Robertson Justice was
56 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Sir Lancelot Spratt'.
Sat, Jun 15 1907 –
Wed, Jul 02 1975
Portrait of Samantha EggarSamantha Eggar
Samantha Eggar was
24 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Delia Mallory'.
Sun, Mar 05 1939
Portrait of Barbara MurrayBarbara Murray
Barbara Murray was
33 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Iris Merchant'.
Fri, Sep 27 1929 –
Tue, May 20 2014
Portrait of Mylène DemongeotMylène Demongeot
Mylène Demongeot was
27 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Sonia'.
Sun, Sep 29 1935 –
Thu, Dec 01 2022
Portrait of Donald HoustonDonald Houston
Donald Houston was
39 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Major Tommy French'.
Tue, Nov 06 1923 –
Sun, Oct 13 1991
Portrait of Dennis PriceDennis Price
Dennis Price was
48 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Dr Blacker'.
Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Sat, Oct 06 1973
Portrait of Richard BriersRichard Briers
Richard Briers was
29 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Medical Student (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 14 1934 –
Sun, Feb 17 2013
Portrait of Fenella FieldingFenella Fielding
Fenella Fielding was
35 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Passenger on Train'.
Thu, Nov 17 1927 –
Tue, Sep 11 2018
Portrait of Leo McKernLeo McKern
Leo McKern was
43 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Harry Heilbronn'.
Tue, Mar 16 1920 –
Tue, Jul 23 2002
Portrait of Reginald BeckwithReginald Beckwith
Reginald Beckwith was
54 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Meyer'.
Mon, Nov 02 1908 –
Sat, Jun 26 1965
Portrait of Amanda BarrieAmanda Barrie
Amanda Barrie was
27 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Rona'.
Sat, Sep 14 1935
Portrait of Marianne StoneMarianne Stone
Marianne Stone was
40 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Cafe Waitress (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 23 1922 –
Mon, Dec 21 2009
Portrait of Peter ButterworthPeter Butterworth
Peter Butterworth was
44 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Ambulance Driver'.
Tue, Feb 04 1919 –
Tue, Jan 16 1979
Portrait of Frank FinlayFrank Finlay
Frank Finlay was
36 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Corsetiere'.
Fri, Aug 06 1926 –
Sat, Jan 30 2016
Portrait of Ronnie StevensRonnie Stevens
Ronnie Stevens was
37 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Hotel Manager'.
Wed, Sep 02 1925 –
Sat, Nov 11 2006
Portrait of Ronnie BarkerRonnie Barker
Ronnie Barker was
33 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Man at Railway Station Ticket Counter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 25 1929 –
Mon, Oct 03 2005
Portrait of Jill AdamsJill Adams
Jill Adams was
33 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Genevieve'.
Tue, Jul 22 1930 –
Tue, May 13 2008
Portrait of Bill KerrBill Kerr
Bill Kerr was
41 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Australian Sailor'.
Sat, Jun 10 1922 –
Thu, Aug 28 2014
Portrait of Paul Whitsun-JonesPaul Whitsun-Jones
Paul Whitsun-Jones was
40 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Grimes'.
Thu, Apr 05 1923 –
Mon, Jan 14 1974
Portrait of Michael FlandersMichael Flanders
Michael Flanders was
>> in Doctor in Distress
as 'Bradby'.
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Portrait of Jessie EvansJessie Evans
Jessie Evans was
>> in Doctor in Distress
as 'Mrs Parry'.
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Portrait of Timothy BatesonTimothy Bateson
Timothy Bateson was
37 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Mr Holly'.
Sat, Apr 03 1926 –
Wed, Sep 16 2009
Portrait of John BluthalJohn Bluthal
John Bluthal was
33 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Railway Porter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 12 1929 –
Thu, Nov 15 2018
Portrait of Johnny BriggsJohnny Briggs
Johnny Briggs was
27 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Medical Student (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 05 1935 –
Sun, Feb 28 2021
Portrait of Denise CoffeyDenise Coffey
Denise Coffey was
26 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Food Seller at Railway Station (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 12 1936 –
Thu, Mar 24 2022
Portrait of Ann LynnAnn Lynn
Ann Lynn was
30 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Mrs Whittaker'.
Tue, Jul 11 1933 –
Sun, Aug 30 2020
Portrait of Rodney CardiffRodney Cardiff
Rodney Cardiff was
>> in Doctor in Distress
as 'Student Doctor'.
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Portrait of Madge RyanMadge Ryan
Madge Ryan was
44 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Mrs Clapper'.
Tue, Jan 07 1919 –
Sun, Jan 09 1994
Portrait of Margaret BoydMargaret Boyd
Margaret Boyd was
>> in Doctor in Distress
as 'Lady Willoughby'.
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Portrait of Jeanette LandisJeanette Landis
Jeanette Landis was
>> in Doctor in Distress
as 'Rosie'.
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Portrait of Michael GoldieMichael Goldie
Michael Goldie was
31 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Physical Training Instructor'.
Fri, Feb 26 1932 –
Mon, Jun 17 2013
Portrait of Joe RobinsonJoe Robinson
Joe Robinson was
36 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Sonja's Boyfriend'.
Tue, May 31 1927 –
Mon, Jul 03 2017
Portrait of Derek FowldsDerek Fowlds
Derek Fowlds was
25 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Medical Student Gillibrand'.
Thu, Sep 02 1937 –
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Portrait of Pauline JamesonPauline Jameson
Pauline Jameson was
>> in Doctor in Distress
as 'Ward Sister'.
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Portrait of David WestonDavid Weston
David Weston was
25 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Dr Stewart'.
Sat, Aug 28 1937
Portrait of Barbara HicksBarbara Hicks
Barbara Hicks was
38 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Health Farm Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 12 1924 –
Fri, Sep 06 2013
Portrait of Ronald LaceyRonald Lacey
Ronald Lacey was
27 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Cafe Customer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 28 1935 –
Wed, May 15 1991
Portrait of Harry LandisHarry Landis
Harry Landis was
31 in Doctor in Distress
as 'Man in Cafe (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 25 1931 –
Mon, Sep 12 2022

Crew

Portrait of Ralph ThomasRalph Thomas
Director
Ralph Thomas was
47 in Doctor in Distress
Tue, Aug 10 1915 –
Sat, Mar 17 2001
Portrait of Ernest StewardErnest Steward
Director of Photography
Ernest Steward was
52 in Doctor in Distress
Sun, Sep 11 1910 –
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Portrait of Ronald Scott ThornRonald Scott Thorn
Screenplay
Ronald Scott Thorn was
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Portrait of Nicholas PhippsNicholas Phipps
Screenplay
Nicholas Phipps was
50 in Doctor in Distress
Mon, Jun 23 1913 –
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Portrait of Betty E. BoxBetty E. Box
Producer
Betty E. Box was
47 in Doctor in Distress
Sat, Sep 25 1915 –
Fri, Jan 15 1999
Portrait of Alfred RoomeAlfred Roome
Editor
Alfred Roome was
54 in Doctor in Distress
Tue, Dec 22 1908 –
Sat, Nov 29 1997
Portrait of Terry KnightTerry Knight
Draughtsman
Terry Knight was
>> in Doctor in Distress
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