Carry On Again Doctor
Carry On Again Doctor

Carry On Again Doctor

1969Movie85 minEnglish

Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Robert AsherGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The incompetent staff at a new private hospital, run by the greedy Dr. Nabarro, struggle with bizarre medical cases and demanding patients. Amidst the chaos, nurse Sandra is hired to be a nurse and falls for a patient, while the hospital faces the threat of closure due to its unorthodox and often dangerous medical practices. The film culminates in a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings typical of the Carry On series.

Critical Reception

Carry On Again Doctor was a typical entry in the long-running series, met with a generally lukewarm critical reception but enjoyed by its dedicated fanbase. Reviewers often pointed to the familiar formula and slapstick humor, with some finding it a bit tired even for its time, while others appreciated the star-studded cast and their comedic timing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on the established Carry On formula of innuendo and slapstick.
  • The comedic performances, particularly from the core cast, are a highlight.
  • The plot is thin and serves mainly as a vehicle for gags.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'Carry On Nurse, It's a Private Affair' but was changed due to a dispute with the makers of the earlier film 'Carry On Nurse'.

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CinemaSerf

I never really took to Jim Dale in these films, and here he isn't really any better. He is the disgraced "Dr. Nookey" who after an assignation that went a bit wrong, is despatched to a distant hospital where he encounters "Screwer" (Sid Jam...