Captain Newman, M.D. (1963)

Director:

David Miller

Writers:

Richard L. Breen (screenplay) &
Phoebe Ephron (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

25 December 1963 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | War

Tagline:

A picture that swings from hilarity to heart-break and back again!

Plot:

In 1944, Capt. Josiah J. Newman is the doctor in charge of Ward 7, the neuropsychiatric ward, at an Army Air Corps hospital in Arizona...

Plot Keywords:

Colonel | Captain | Nurse | Orderly | Lieutenant

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 7 nominations

Cast

Gregory Peck	...	Capt. Josiah J. Newman, MD
Tony Curtis	...	Cpl. Jackson 'Jake' Leibowitz
Angie Dickinson	...	Lt. Francie Corum
Eddie Albert	...	Col. Norval Algate Bliss
James Gregory	...	Col. Edgar Pyser
Bethel Leslie	...	Mrs. Helene Winston
Robert Duvall	...	Capt. Paul Cabot Winston
Jane Withers	...	Lt. Grace Blodgett
Dick Sargent	...	Lt. Belden 'Barney' Alderson
Larry Storch	...	Cpl. Gavoni
Robert F. Simon	...	Lt. Col. M.B. Larrabee
Syl Lamont	...	Sgt. Kopp
Paul Carr	...	Arthur Werbel
Vito Scotti	...	Maj. Alfredo Fortuno
Crahan Denton	...	Maj. Gen. Snowden
Gregory Walcott	...	Capt. Howard
Charlie Briggs	...	Gorkow (as Charles Briggs)
Bobby Darin	...	Corporal Jim Tompkins
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Barry Atwater	...	Maj. Dawes (uncredited)
Ted Bessell	...	Carrozzo - Patient (uncredited)
Cal Bolder	...	Patient in the Mental Ward (uncredited)
Ron Brogan	...	Catholic Chaplain (uncredited)
Marc Cavell	...	Patient in Ward (uncredited)
Pat Colby	...	Nurse's Aide (uncredited)
Ann Doran	...	Mrs. Pyser (uncredited)
Mike Farrell	...	Patient (uncredited)
Robert Fuca	...	Patient (uncredited)
Seamon Glass	...	Patient (uncredited)
Jack Grinnage	...	Patient (uncredited)
John Hart	...	Officer (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp	...	Officer at Christmas Party (uncredited)
David Landfield	...	Corporal (uncredited)
Paul Lukather	...	Pilot (uncredited)
Steven Marlo	...	Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Tyler McVey	...	Officer at Medical Evaluation Hearing (uncredited)
Titus Moede	...	Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Byron Morrow	...	Air Surgeon General (uncredited)
Sammy Reese	...	Haskell - Patient (uncredited)
Penny Santon	...	Waitress at Blue Grotto (uncredited)
Paul Sorensen	...	Military Policeman at Christmas Party (uncredited)
Amzie Strickland	...	Katie - Ward 3 Nurse (uncredited)
Robert Strong	...	Jewish Chaplain (uncredited)
Ken Swofford	...	Patient (uncredited)
Joseph Walsh	...	Maccarades (uncredited)
Martin West	...	Patient (uncredited)
David Winters	...	Patient (uncredited)

Directed by
David Miller

Writing credits
Richard L. Breen		(screenplay) &
Phoebe Ephron		(screenplay) and
Henry Ephron		(screenplay)
Leo Rosten		(novel)

Produced by
Robert Arthur	....	producer

Original Music by
Frank Skinner

Cinematography by
Russell Metty		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Alma Macrorie

Art Direction by
Alexander Golitzen
Alfred Sweeney

Set Decoration by
Howard Bristol

Costume Design by
Rosemary Odell

Makeup Department
Larry Germain	....	hair stylist
Bud Westmore	....	makeup artist
Jean Abbott	....	makeup artist (uncredited)
Emma Di Vittorio	....	hair stylist (uncredited)
Frank McCoy	....	makeup artist (uncredited)
Frank Prehoda	....	makeup artist (uncredited)

Production Management
Joseph C. Behm	....	unit production manager (as Joseph Behm)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Phil Bowles	....	assistant director
Robert D. Webb	....	second unit director
William S. Gilmore	....	assistant director (uncredited)
Terry Morse Jr.	....	second assistant director (uncredited)

Art Department
Al Larusch	....	props (uncredited)
Anthony Lombardo	....	props (uncredited)
Jeff Stanton	....	props (uncredited)

Sound Department
William Russell	....	sound
Waldon O. Watson	....	sound
John Erlinger	....	sound assistant (uncredited)
Henry Janssen	....	sound assistant (uncredited)
John Oliver	....	sound assistant (uncredited)

Special Effects by
Walter Hammond	....	special effects (uncredited)

Visual Effects by
Albert Whitlock	....	matte shots

Stunts
Johnny Hagner	....	stunts (uncredited)
Robert 'Buzz' Henry	....	stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Charles Cowie	....	grip (uncredited)
Ledge Haddow	....	assistant camera (uncredited)
Rollie Lane	....	still photographer (uncredited)
Eugene Lenoir	....	assistant camera (uncredited)
Eddie Pyle	....	camera operator (uncredited)
Kenneth Smith	....	grip (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Seth Banks	....	wardrobe (uncredited)
Dina Joseph	....	wardrobe (uncredited)
John Lucas	....	wardrobe (uncredited)
Norman Mayreis	....	wardrobe (uncredited)

Editorial Department
Eddie Broussard	....	assistant editor (uncredited)

Music Department
Joseph Gershenson	....	music supervisor

Other crew
Leon Charles	....	dialogue coach
B.A. Whitaker	....	technical advisor (as Major B.A. Whitaker USAF)
Sherwyn Woods	....	technical advisor (as Captain Sherwyn Woods USAF)
Fred Knoth	....	set coordinator (uncredited)
Marshall Schlom	....	script supervisor (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Brentwood Productions
• Universal Pictures

Distributors

• Universal Pictures (1963) (USA) (theatrical)
• MCA/Universal Home Video (1987) (USA) (VHS)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1968) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• Universal (1964) (France) (theatrical)
• Epoca (????) (Argentina) (VHS)
• Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2011) (USA) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Pacific Title  titles

Also Known As:

Runtime:

126 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Fort Huachuca, Arizona, USA

Company:

Brentwood Productions

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Even though the story is taking place in 1944, hairstyles, uniforms and clothes are from 1963.

Quotes:

Col. Norval Algate Bliss:Is Mr. Future *insane*?

Movie Connections:

Version of Captain Newman, M.D. (1972) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Auld Lang Syne

A must-see for all Peck fans, and more!

Gregory Peck is probably best know for playing strong, benevolent types like Atticus Finch, and in many ways, the title role in this film does not take him far from that. What makes this film memorable is not Peck so much as it is his outstanding supporting cast. Bobby Darin, best known as a singer, show acting chops here few thought he possessed. Tony Curtis is strong and fits his role perfectly,Angie Dickinson as a nurse with brains and beauty, and Eddie Albert as you've never seen him. His performance alone merits watching this movie, but enjoy the story and the entire cast in a film that gives those who missed it a glimpse into what Hollywood was putting out in the 60s.