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The Doctor, 1991

Starring: William Hurt, Elizabeth Perkins

Directed by: Randa Haines

Written by: Anthony Minghella

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 122 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.6

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The mood of The Doctor is uplifting, sincere, and touching. The plot centers around doctors and patients, power relations, and psychological motives. It is a drama movie. In approach, The Doctor is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a hospital. It happens in the 1990s. The Doctor is originally a true story and based on a book. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed. Note that it includes profanity.

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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.