IMDb > Alternative Therapy (1998)

Alternative Therapy (1998) More at IMDbPro »


IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
5.2/10   10 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Andrew Lowes (writer)
Genre:
Plot:
After twenty years as a psychiatrist, Doctor Arbuthnott has reached the end of his tether. He decides to embark on his own form of 'alternative therapy'. | add synopsis
User Comments:
The best therapy available for the world-weary more (2 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Bill Steel ... Dr. Arnold Arbuthnott
Sue Reid ... Janice Pennyworth
Gary Pringle ... Jeremy Joseph-Sinclair (as Kal-El)
Barry G. ... Bernard Wright
Paula Wright ... Nerys Perkins
Daniel Warner ... Layton Bridges (voice)
Meredith Dault ... Patient One
Andrew Lowes ... Patient Two (as L. Warden)
Natasha Tilley ... Patient Three
Jonny Benson ... Patient Four
Anna Conteh ... Voice One (voice)
Zoey Cropper ... Voice Two (voice)
Lucinda Bell ... Voice Four (voice)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
10 min
Country:
Language:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
0 out of 1 people found the following comment useful.
The best therapy available for the world-weary, 6 September 1999
8/10
Author: penpro from United Kingdom

A gem of a black comedy which is the best under-ten-minutes consultation about the human psyche I have ever seen. Bill Steel, playing disillusioned psychiatrist Dr Arbuthnott, oozes angst from every pore. A gem of a performance supported by an adoring but equally anxious secretary, played by Sue Reid. You will become involved with this film. If, when quack American therapist Leyton Bridges makes his sound-only appearance from video cassette you do not feel tempted to throttle him immediately, then you are in denial and need to see a psychiatrist. I would love to see the sequel, which could well be about those who feel compelled to inflict pain on the innocent in the dentist's chair. Coming from this writer/director that would be funny.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (2 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Alternative Therapy (1998)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Death of an Agent Happiness Sexy Beast A Fitting Tribute The Abominable Dr. Phibes
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew IMDb Short section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.