Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius
Originally released in 1965. Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius is a comedy film. directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
Starring Heinz Rühmann, Liselotte Pulver, and Fritz Rasp
Synopsis
Dr. med. Job Prätorius enjoys great popularity among patients, doctors and students alike thanks to his kindness and philanthropy. Only his colleague Prof. Speiter begrudges him his success. When his patient Maria Violetta wants to commit suicide because of an extramarital pregnancy, Prätorius takes care of the young woman. When he tries to gently prepare her father for the news, the latter considers Praetorius to be a more than welcome admirer of his daughter. As a deep affection develops between the doctor and his patient, the two eventually marry. Their private happiness fuels Prof. Speiter's envy. With the help of Praetorius' mysterious factotum Shunderson, he finally believes that he can uncover some dark secrets from the doctor's past. But Praetorius manages to refute all the accusations in a court of honor with wit and astonishing revelations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Heinz Rühmann
as Dr. Hiob Prätorius
Liselotte Pulver
as Violetta
Fritz Rasp
as Shunderson
Werner Hinz
as Höllriegel
Fritz Tillmann
as Dr. Klotz
Klaus Schwarzkopf
as Dr. Watzmann
Peter Lühr
as Prof. Speiter
Käthe Itter
as Oberschwester
Robert Klupp
as Rektor
Tatjana Sais
as Ex-Haushälterin von Prätorius
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Independent Film GmbH
- Domnick Filmproduktion (DFP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius about?
Dr. med. Job Prätorius enjoys great popularity among patients, doctors and students alike thanks to his kindness and philanthropy. Only his colleague Prof. Speiter begrudges him his success. When ...
Who directed Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius?
Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius was directed by Kurt Hoffmann.
How long is Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius?
Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius released?
Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius was released on January 14, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius?
The main cast of Dr. med. Hiob Prätorius includes Heinz Rühmann, Liselotte Pulver, Fritz Rasp, Werner Hinz, Fritz Tillmann.