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The Young Doctors

Play trailer Poster for The Young Doctors 1961,  1h 40m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After arriving to his new post in a hospital pathology department, Dr. David Coleman (Ben Gazzara) clashes with the department head, Dr. Pearson (Fredric March). Pearson, who views Coleman as competition, thinks the young doctor is too brash. The older doctor does not agree with Coleman's suggestion to test a pregnant mother for a blood disease. When the baby is born very sick, and it becomes clear that Coleman was correct, Pearson must assess his place in the hospital.

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Isabel Quigly The Spectator Jul 18, 2018
It's too rich, too plummy a mixture for artistic translation, and although some genius might make us take to heart the agonies and excitements, in the ordinary way they simply provide an enjoyable off-reality, realism at a suspect level. Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Dec 29, 2015
Harrowing hospital drama has some medical insights, but is grim and terrifying. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Feb 2, 2013
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Draco R Feb 17, 2016 It's an entertaining little melodrama.
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Cast & Crew

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Phil Karlson

Director

Fredric March

Dr. Joseph Pearson

Ben Gazzara

Dr. David Coleman

Dick Clark

Dr. Alexander

Ina Balin

Cathy Hunt

Eddie Albert

Dr. Charles Dornberger

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The Young Doctors

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Movie Info

Synopsis After arriving to his new post in a hospital pathology department, Dr. David Coleman (Ben Gazzara) clashes with the department head, Dr. Pearson (Fredric March). Pearson, who views Coleman as competition, thinks the young doctor is too brash. The older doctor does not agree with Coleman's suggestion to test a pregnant mother for a blood disease. When the baby is born very sick, and it becomes clear that Coleman was correct, Pearson must assess his place in the hospital.
Director
Phil Karlson
Producer
Stuart Millar, Lawrence Turman
Screenwriter
Joseph Hayes
Production Co
Millar/Turman Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m
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