Doctor Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle is a 1967 British family friendly musical starring Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley and Richard Attenborough.
Get ready for the wildest adventure of a lifetime in the most ambitious musical production ever brought to film. Earning a 1967 Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, this dazzling fantasy turns both ordinary and exotic animals into talking, dancing and singing sensations!
Rex Harrison is unforgettable in this inspiring adaptation of Hugh Lofting's classic stories. Step into the English country, home of the good doctor, as he performs remarkable treatments on the wildest variety of patients you could imagine. Discover his secret cures and watch with wide-eyed excitement as he and his four-legged, fine-feathered friends charm their way into your heart.
Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Awards
- Academy Awards USA 1968 – Won Oscar Best Special Effects, Nominated for Oscars for Best Picture, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Music, Best Sound
- Genesis Awards 1996 – Won Award Feature Film – Classic
- Golden Globes USA 1968 – Won Best Supporting Actor Richard Attenborough, Nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy, Nominated for Best Actor Rex Harrison , Nominated for Best Original Score.
- Grammy Awards 1968 – Nominated Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show
- National Board of Review, USA 1967 – Won NBR Award Top Ten Films
- Writers Guild of America 1968 – Nominated Best Written American Musical
Critic reviews:
- " Animal-friendly, kid-friendly classic. " – Scott G. Mignola
- " Fun kids' musical with Rex Harrison in good form. " – Steve Crum
- "Doctor Dolittle might be a little woolly at times but it's impossible not to be impressed by Rex Harrison and his marvellous menagerie. " – Richard Luck