The Citadel
"Secrets of a doctor as told by a doctor!"
Originally released in 1938. The Citadel is a drama/romance film. directed by King Vidor.
Starring Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell, and Ralph Richardson
Synopsis
Andrew Manson, a young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor arrives in Wales takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does badly. But when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Donat
as Dr. Andrew Manson
Rosalind Russell
as Christine Manson
Ralph Richardson
as Dr. Philip Denny
Rex Harrison
as Dr. Frederick Lawford
Emlyn Williams
as Owen
Penelope Dudley-Ward
as Toppy LeRoy
Francis L. Sullivan
as Ben Chenkin
Mary Clare
as Mrs. Orlando
Cecil Parker
as Dr. Charles Every
Nora Swinburne
as Mrs. Thornton
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- King Vidor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Citadel about?
Andrew Manson, a young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor arrives in Wales takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When...
Who directed The Citadel?
The Citadel was directed by King Vidor.
How long is The Citadel?
The Citadel has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Citadel released?
The Citadel was released on October 29, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Citadel?
The main cast of The Citadel includes Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Richardson, Rex Harrison, Emlyn Williams.