
Doctor at Large

Storyline & Plot Summary
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).
Production Details
Cast

Dirk Bogarde
Dr. Simon Sparrow

Muriel Pavlow
Joy Gibson

Donald Sinden
Dr. Tony Benskin

James Robertson Justice
Sir Lancelot Spratt

Shirley Eaton
Nurse Nan MacPherson

Derek Farr
Dr. Erasmus Potter-Shine

Michael Medwin
Dr. Charlie Bingham

Martin Benson
Maharajah of Branda

John Chandos
O'Malley

Edward Chapman
Mr. Wilkins

George Coulouris
Pascoe

Judith Furse
Mrs. Digby

Gladys Henson
Mrs. Wilkins

Anne Heywood
Emerald
Ernest Jay
Sir Charles Hopcroft

Lionel Jeffries
Dr. Hampton Hatchet

Mervyn Johns
Mr. Smith

Geoffrey Keen
Examiner
Dilys Laye
Mrs. Jasmine Hatchet

Harry Locke
Harry Jessup
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.





