The Love Doctors
The Love Doctors

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The Love Doctors

1969
Movie
90 min
English

Doctors observe intimate moments between couples in this melodrama.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Michael DeaverGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful but unhappily married gynecologist decides to test the theories of a visiting 'love doctor' who claims to have a cure for marital discord. The ensuing experiments lead to a series of comical misunderstandings and romantic entanglements as the doctor attempts to apply his theories to his own patients and colleagues.

Critical Reception

The Love Doctors was a lighthearted British comedy that received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its witty dialogue and charming performances, others found its humor to be a bit dated and predictable. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, romantic romp.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its gentle humor and romantic elements.

  • Some found the plot somewhat contrived and the humor occasionally falling flat.

  • A charming British comedy that offers light entertainment.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel 'The Girl Who Came Between' by John Welwood.

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