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House Calls
Dating someone you work with can create problems, as Charley Michaels and Ann Anderson learned. He was a surgeon at Kensington General Hospital in San Francisco, a good doctor but less than enthusiastic about conforming to hospital rules and regulations. She was the hospital's new administrative assistant, an English lady with a commitment to keeping the hospital running efficiently. They were romantically involved but often at odds. Based upon the 1978 feature film of the same name.
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Plot Summary
A dedicated and somewhat rigid female doctor finds her professional life complicated when a charming, albeit unorthodox, new surgeon arrives at the hospital. Their clashing personalities and approaches to medicine, coupled with a burgeoning attraction, create both comedic and dramatic tension. The film explores themes of professional ethics, personal relationships, and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field during that era.
Critical Reception
House Calls received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising Glenda Jackson's performance and the film's attempts at blending comedy with serious themes, while others found the plot predictable and the humor inconsistent. Audiences generally found it to be a lighthearted romantic comedy with a strong lead.
What Reviewers Say
Glenda Jackson delivers a compelling performance as a strong-willed doctor.
The film attempts to balance lighthearted comedy with more serious dramatic elements, with varying success.
The romantic dynamic between the leads is a central focus, offering moments of charm and conflict.
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Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1978 American film of the same name, starring Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson in the lead roles, though this 1982 version is an Italian production with Terence Hill in the male lead.
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