The Young Doctors

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The Young Doctors

1961

1h 40m

Drama

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After arriving to his new post in a hospital pathology department, Dr. David Coleman (Ben Gazzara) clashes with the department head, Dr. Pearson (Fredric March). Pearson, who views Coleman as competition, thinks the young doctor is too brash. The older doctor does not agree with Coleman's suggestion to test a pregnant mother for a blood disease. When the baby is born very sick, and it becomes clear that Coleman was correct, Pearson must assess his place in the hospital.

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Isabel Quigly

The Spectator

It's too rich, too plummy a mixture for artistic translation, and although some genius might make us take to heart the agonies and excitements, in the ordinary way they simply provide an enjoyable off-reality, realism at a suspect level.

Jul 18, 2018

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Harrowing hospital drama has some medical insights, but is grim and terrifying.

Dec 29, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: B

Feb 2, 2013

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Probably my favorite medical movie of all time.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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It's an entertaining little melodrama.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

good but no dr. kildare here

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Very great movie. Stellar performances by Ben Gazzara and Fredric March. Music is unbelievable by Elmer Bernstein. Hard to find. Get it from the Video Beat.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

In The Young Doctors, an emotionally affecting medical drama that presents sticky moral dilemmas with characters we care about, decisions (and indecisions) are tough. Every action counts in a LIFE OR DEATH kind of way. The film's character development and relations are so well thought out that it has a seamlessly credible quality. Plus, there's a baby you almost cry about during one operation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Phil Karlson

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Fredric March

Dr. Joseph Pearson

Ben Gazzara

Dr. David Coleman

Dick Clark

Dr. Alexander

Ina Balin

Cathy Hunt

Eddie Albert

Dr. Charles Dornberger

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Synopsis

After arriving to his new post in a hospital pathology department, Dr. David Coleman (Ben Gazzara) clashes with the department head, Dr. Pearson (Fredric March). Pearson, who views Coleman as competition, thinks the young doctor is too brash. The older doctor does not agree with Coleman's suggestion to test a pregnant mother for a blood disease. When the baby is born very sick, and it becomes clear that Coleman was correct, Pearson must assess his place in the hospital.

Director: Phil Karlson
Screenwriter: Joseph Hayes
Production Co: Millar/Turman Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 40m

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