Doctor at Sea
Doctor at Sea

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Doctor at Sea

1955
Movie
93 min
English

The second of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. A bachelor doctor goes to sea to escape the boredom of shore practice, but studies the nurses more than medicine, and Brigitte Bardot is around.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Ralph ThomasGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Simon Sparrow, a young doctor, takes a job on a merchant ship to escape the advances of a persistent female patient. Onboard, he faces various comical misadventures and finds himself entangled with the ship's captain and a beautiful French stowaway.

Critical Reception

Doctor at Sea was a commercial success, building on the popularity of its predecessor, 'Doctor in the House'. It was generally well-received for its lighthearted humor and the charm of its cast, though some critics found its plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its British comedic style and star power.

  • Found to be a charming, albeit formulaic, romantic comedy.

  • Brigitte Bardot's presence added a significant international appeal.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Doctor at Sea on Google is not readily available, but contemporary reviews generally indicate it was a popular and enjoyable comedy for its time.

Fun Fact

This film was the first British production to feature Brigitte Bardot, significantly boosting her international profile.

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