Dr. T & the Women (2000)

A wealthy gynecologist's ideal life is thrown into turmoil when the women closest to him begin to affect his life in unexpecting ways.

Director:

Robert Altman

Writer:

Anne Rapp

Stars:

Richard Gere, Helen Hunt, Farrah Fawcett

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere	...	Dr. T
Helen Hunt	...	Bree
Farrah Fawcett	...	Kate
Laura Dern	...	Peggy
Shelley Long	...	Carolyn
Tara Reid	...	Connie
Kate Hudson	...	Dee Dee
Liv Tyler	...	Marilyn
Robert Hays	...	Harlan
Matt Malloy	...	Bill
Andy Richter	...	Eli
Lee Grant	...	Dr. Harper
Janine Turner	...	Dorothy Chambliss
Holly Pelham	...	Joanne (as Holly Pelham-Davis)
Jeanne Evans	...	First Exam Patient

Storyline

Dr. Sullivan Travis "Dr. T." is a wealthy Dallas gynecologist for some of the wealthiest women in Texas who finds his idealist life beginning to fall apart starting when his wife, Kate, suffers a nervous breakdown and is committed to the state mental hospital. Dr. T's eldest daughter, Dee Dee, is planning to go through with her approaching wedding despite the secret that she's a lesbian and is romantically involved with Marilyn, the maid of honor. Dr T's youngest daughter, Connie, is a conspiracy theorist freak who has her own agenda to everything, while Dr. T's loyal secretary, Carolyn, has romantic feelings for him, which are not mutual. Dr. T's sister-in-law, Peggy, meddles in every situation she stumbles into, while one woman, Bree, a golf instructor, is the only one who offers him any comfort and salvation.

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Plot Keywords:

gynecologist | public nudity | vagina | cheerleader | lesbian kiss | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic nudity and some sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chosen to open the 2000 Chicago International Film Festival, with Richard Gere in attendance. Master of Ceremonies Bill Kurtis, when introducing the film, referred to it twice as "Mr T and the Women".

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Goofs

When Dee Dee is in the locker room after cheerleading practice, she has on a gray leotard that is pulled off down to her hips. In the next shot it is pulled up, without her pulling the leotard up when she answered the phone.

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Quotes

[first lines]
First Exam Patient: Whoo. So uh, so Dr T, I, uh, I hear your wife's sister moved back in with you a few days ago. Is that true?
Dr. Sullivan "Sully" Travis, "Dr. T": Yes it is. Peggy and three kids.
Dr. T's Staff: I'm sorry.
First Exam Patient: Uh, what is your wife's name?
Dr. Sullivan "Sully" Travis, "Dr. T": Kate.
First Exam Patient: Kate. Yes of course, Kate. Oh. And your wife's sister's name is?
Dr. Sullivan "Sully" Travis, "Dr. T": Peggy.
First Exam Patient: Peggy, Peggy, yes, Peggy. So uh how many children does Peggy have now?
Dr. Sullivan "Sully" Travis, "Dr. T": She has three.
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Crazy Credits

The producers gratefully acknowledge the citizens of Dallas and Mayor Ronald Kirk for their cooperation during the making of this film.

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Connections

Referenced in The Truth as I Know It (2001)

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Soundtracks

Ain't It Something
(1994)
Composed by Lyle Lovett
Performed by Lyle Lovett
Published by Michael H. Goldsen Inc./Lyle Lovett

User Reviews

Watch it for the women

I must admit that the only reason I went to see this film was so that I could perve upon one of the actresses in it: namely, the lovely Liv Tyler (most devastated was I to learn of her engagement earlier in the year). While she did not disappoint, the film as a whole was a little on the lacklustre side: dragging on for far too long and seeming a little aimless (maybe it would have been a bit more entertaining if the title character had been MR T). It wasn't all bad, though. Its portrayal of a gynaecologist as some sort of (perhaps unlikely) sex symbol was rather interesting, and the town that it was set in (one filled with rich, beautiful women) was one that I'd certainly like to take up residence in myself. Oh, and the loonies in the rocking chairs were good for a laugh too.

Details

Official Sites:

Vidio [Indonesia]

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English German Spanish

Release Date:

13 October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr. T and the Women

Filming Locations:

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden - 8617 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$23,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,012,867, 15 October 2000

Gross USA:

$13,113,041

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$22,844,291

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artisan Entertainment, Sandcastle 5 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

122 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1