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The Doctor (1991)

The Doctor (1991)
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Product Details: The Doctor (1991)

Edition:DVD
MPAA Rating:PG-13
Release Date:10/14/2003
UPC:786936209754
Directed by:randahaines
Featuring:William Hurt, Christine Lahti, Elizabeth Perkins, See all cast

Synopsis: The Doctor (1991)

Surgeon Jack MacKee (William Hurt) has long learned to examine his patients not as people but as specimens. In an ironic reversal of professional perspective, the unfeeling doctor learns that he has cancer and realizes the businesslike treatment he has always doled out does nothing to encourage his -- or anyone's -- recovery. While forging a special bond with fellow...
Surgeon Jack MacKee (William Hurt) has long learned to examine his patients not as people but as specimens. In an ironic reversal of professional perspective, the unfeeling doctor learns that he has cancer and realizes the businesslike treatment he has always doled out does nothing to encourage his -- or anyone's -- recovery. While forging a special bond with fellow cancer victim June (Elizabeth Perkins), Jack begins to discover the healing powers of love and compassion.

Based on the autobiographical book A TASTE OF MY OWN MEDICINE by Dr. Ed Rosenbaum, DOCTOR is a plausible film. It captures the shortcomings of a mechanized health care industry. Mandy Patinkin is delivers a charming performance as the MacKee's rival surgeon, Murray. Director Randa Haines sets a qualitative standard in this hospital melodrama. The cinematography, story, and acting are all flawless.
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    By Michael  Sep 29, 2006 | 1 out of 1 found this The Doctor (1991) review helpful

    Pros: Almost realistic

    Cons: a few exaggerations

    This movie was used to teach medical students for a few years and I still use it. I am a cardiac surgeon who now teaches students. The operating room scenes are quite realistic. The scenes where he is treated rudely by other doctors are unrealistic b...ut make a point about how we are perceived by our patients. Having been a patient, I know how realistic those scenes are. It is beautifully done and should be a part of medical education. It and the movie "Hospital" should be shown to every medical student. They are the best depiction of medicine in modern movies. Read more Less

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    Every surgeon must watch.

    By Surgeon  Dec 17, 1999

    I believe that this film should be added to the educational programs of the medical faculties to remind the expected doctors that they themselves are also human beings who may also experience all the goods and all the bads in life. Here is a call to... all surgeons; you will all enjoy this film, go watch it... Read more Less

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