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The Doctor (1991)

PG_13 122 min  -  Drama  -   24 July 1991 (USA)
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Jack McKee is a doctor with it all: he's successful, he's rich, and he has no problems...... See full summary »

Director:

Randa Haines

Writers:

Ed Rosenbaum (book), Robert Caswell (screenplay)

Stars:

William Hurt, Christine Lahti and Elizabeth Perkins
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Hurt ...
Christine Lahti ...
Elizabeth Perkins ...
Mandy Patinkin ...
Adam Arkin ...
Charlie Korsmo ...
Wendy Crewson ...
Bill Macy ...
Dr. Al Cade
J.E. Freeman J.E. Freeman ...
Ralph
William Marquez William Marquez ...
Mr. Maris
Kyle Secor ...
Alan
Nicole Orth-Pallavicini Nicole Orth-Pallavicini ...
Sarah
Ping Wu Ping Wu ...
Jay-Jay
Tony Fields Tony Fields ...
Roger
Brian Markinson ...
Michael
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Storyline

Jack McKee is a doctor with it all: he's successful, he's rich, and he has no problems.... until he is diagnosed with throat cancer. Now that he has seen medicine, hospitals, and doctors from a patient's perspective, he realises that there is more to being a doctor than surgery and prescriptions. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>  

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Plot Keywords:

Cancer | Hospital | Medical School | Doctor Patient Relationship | Surgeon  | See more »

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An Uplifting Story About Finding New Meaning In Life. See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Le docteur See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$165,392 (USA) (28 July 1991) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$38,120,905 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Co-stars Christine Lahti, Mandy Patinkin, and Adam Arkin all played doctors on Chicago Hope. See more »

Quotes

[to Dr. MacKee]
Dr. Leslie Abbott: I am the doctor and you are the patient and I am telling you when I am available.
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Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) See more »

Soundtracks

"Everything's Got a Time"
Written and Performed by Willie Dixon
Courtesy of Willie Dixon Productions See more »