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Losing out to Dr. Bingham (Michael Medwin) in a competition for house surgeon when he offends a member of the board, young Dr. Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) finds himself going from post to post, filling in for other physicians. At one distant country post, he is taken aback when he works with a patient whose husband died after Simon treated the man years before. In another hospital, Simon examines a surprisingly mature teen and also tries courting devoted nurse Nan McPherson (Shirley Eaton).
Simon Sparrow returns to the medical profession after a spell in the Royal Navy. He finds himself taking on various temporary hospital positions, encountering a string of eccentric patients and colleagues. Throughout his journey, he grapples with his career path and a budding romance.
Doctor at Large was a modest success, continuing the popular 'Doctor' film series. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally well-received by audiences for its lighthearted humor and familiar charm, fitting into the comedic tradition of its predecessors.
Praised for its continuation of the popular comedic formula.
Enjoyed for its lighthearted British humor and character interactions.
Seen as a pleasant, if unremarkable, installment in the 'Doctor' film series.
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The film is a sequel to 'Doctor in the House' (1954) and part of a long-running series of British comedies based on Richard Gordon's novels about the fictional Doctor Simon Sparrow.
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This third outing for our now qualified doctors has largely lost it's sting. Though many of the original cast have remained, there is far too much dialogue, way too many characters and the original stalwarts - Dirk Bogarde ("Sparrow"); Jame...