Captain Newman, M.D.
"It speaks to you in the language of love, laughter and tears!..."
Originally released in 1963. Captain Newman, M.D. is a comedy/drama film. directed by David Miller. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gregory Peck, Tony Curtis, and Angie Dickinson
Synopsis
In 1944, Capt. Josiah J. Newman is the doctor in charge of Ward 7, the neuropsychiatric ward, at an Army Air Corps hospital in Arizona. The hospital is under-resourced and Newman scrounges what he needs with the help of his inventive staff, especially Cpl. Jake Leibowitz. The military in general is only just coming to accept psychiatric disorders as legitimate and Newman generally has 6 weeks to cure them or send them on to another facility. There are many patients in the ward and his latest include Colonel Norville Bliss who has dissociated from his past; Capt. Paul Winston who is nearly catatonic after spending 13 months hiding in a cellar behind enemy lines; and 20 year-old Cpl. Jim Tompkins who is severely traumatized after his aircraft was shot down. Others come and go, including Italian prisoners of war, but Newman and team all realize that their success means the men will return to their units.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Capt. Josiah "Joe" Newman, MD
Tony Curtis
as Cpl. Jackson "Jake" Leibowitz
Angie Dickinson
as Lt. Francie Corum
Eddie Albert
as Col. Norval Algate Bliss
James Gregory
as Col. Edgar Pyser
Bethel Leslie
as Mrs. Helene Winston
Robert Duvall
as Capt. Paul Cabot Winston
Jane Withers
as Lt. Grace Blodgett
Dick Sargent
as Lt. Belden 'Barney' Alderson
Larry Storch
as Cpl. Gavoni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Newman, M.D. about?
In 1944, Capt. Josiah J. Newman is the doctor in charge of Ward 7, the neuropsychiatric ward, at an Army Air Corps hospital in Arizona. The hospital is under-resourced and Newman scrounges what he ...
Who directed Captain Newman, M.D.?
Captain Newman, M.D. was directed by David Miller.
How long is Captain Newman, M.D.?
Captain Newman, M.D. has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was Captain Newman, M.D. released?
Captain Newman, M.D. was released on December 25, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain Newman, M.D.?
The main cast of Captain Newman, M.D. includes Gregory Peck, Tony Curtis, Angie Dickinson, Eddie Albert, James Gregory.