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

Crew

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