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Doctor Dolittle

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Doctor Dolittle
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G,2hrs 25min
Genres:
Family,Sci-Fi,Comedy,Musical
Released:
December 19, 1967
Directors:
Richard Fleischer, W. Leslie Bricusse
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Starring:
Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley  ...more
Synopsis: Rex Harrison, although not at all like the portly man described in Hugh Lofting's charming series of children's stories, is sheer perfection as the kindly animal doctor in Leslie Bricusse's musical fantasy Doctor Dolittle. Sadly, Harrison is the only thing nearing perfection in this overstuffed and over-mounted fiasco that nearly brought down 20th Century Fox. Considered a lunatic because he can converse in 498 animal dialects, Dolittle gathers up his friends Matthew Mugg (Anthony Newley) and Emma ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler
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Those who know Doctor Dolittle from the Hugh Lofting books will be surprised to find he acts and sounds rather like Henry Higgins in this vapid, unmelodic musical. In normal circumstances, this characterization would be cause for alarm; however, here Rex Harrison's performance is cause for celebration, as it provides a great deal of entertainment and charm that is otherwise lacking from this overblown ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Rex Harrison
Dr. John Dolittle
Samantha Eggar
Emma Fairfax
Anthony Newley
Matthew Mugg
Richard Attenborough
Albert Blossom
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