Captain Newman, M.D.

1963 "It speaks to you in the language of love, laughter and tears!..."

Captain Newman, M.D.

6.9 | 2h6m | NR | en | Drama

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.

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6.9 | 2h6m | NR | en | Drama , Comedy , War | More Info

Released: December. 25,1963 | Released Producted By: Universal Pictures , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Gregory Peck , Tony Curtis , Angie Dickinson

Director

Alexander Golitzen

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HotToastyRag Even though Gregory Peck is the lead of Captain Newman, M.D., the performance generally remembered from this film is Bobby Darin's. He was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1964, beaten out by Melvyn Douglas in a "sentimental favorite" Oscar. Bobby had taken a couple of dramatic roles prior to this one, but the Academy saw fit to honor this role, in which he plays one of the patients in the psychiatric ward that Gregory Peck oversees.As is typical in movies that take place solely in a hospital, the new doctor arrives at the start of the film. There's a seasoned co-worker to show him the ropes and warn him of a few patients, thereby explaining the situation to the audience as well. Greg plays the doctor, the title character, and Tony Curtis and Angie Dickinson help him adjust to his new life in the short-staffed army hospital. I like these types of movies because the characterization is always very varied, and you'll usually be able to find someone you like.Bobby Darin does an excellent job portraying a shell-shocked soldier, and he's joined by Robert Duvall and Eddie Albert in often overlooked supporting roles. It's a staple of Gregory Peck movies; who doesn't want to see him playing a concerned doctor trying to help people? If you're like me and often watch movies solely to appreciate the acting, this is a great one.

thinker1691 Among all the great movies which Gregory Peck acted in, this one touched me deeply. Capt. Josiah J. Newman, MD. Peck portrays a psychiatrist, dealing with combat veterans traumatized by horrific incidents during the war or P.T.S.D. Among the worst case is Col. Norval Algate Bliss (Eddie Albert) who assumes complete responsibility for the men he ordered to their death and the loss of his entire command. Always short of qualified staff, Newman recruits people from wherever venue he can and none more qualified for the mental ward than Cpl. Jackson 'Jake' Leibowitz (Tony Curtis). (One of his best) Other cast members include James Gregory, Robert Duvall (Superior role) Dick Sargent (Before his role in Bewitched.) Larry Storch and Vito Scotti as a P.O.W. The film explores the many aspects of todays Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Although listed as a comedy, the movie does little to spark laughter. Instead it is filled with lighthearted humor and serious venues dealing with veterans who need mental help. A find movie and one which Peck himself listed as one of his favorites. Easily Recommended. ****

geoffward42-399-691243 Just watched Captain Newman MD, what a wonderful film.Although a keen movie watcher just nearing my 70th year I've never seen this film at the cinema or on TV before.I was wondering,whilst watching,why I had not seen or heard of this film before and came to the conclusion(wrongly)that maybe because of the subject matter,ie battle fatigue ,which in certain quarters was not recognised,the film was not generally released.I found it sympathetic,tearful,thought provoking and funny with all the characters adding to a great film.I wish I had recorded this so I could watch it again,but did not,so I will have to see where I can buy it.

jhansman Gregory Peck is probably best know for playing strong, benevolent types like Atticus Finch, and in many ways, the title role in this film does not take him far from that. What makes this film memorable is not Peck so much as it is his outstanding supporting cast. Bobby Darin, best known as a singer, show acting chops here few thought he possessed. Tony Curtis is strong and fits his role perfectly,Angie Dickinson as a nurse with brains and beauty, and Eddie Albert as you've never seen him. His performance alone merits watching this movie, but enjoy the story and the entire cast in a film that gives those who missed it a glimpse into what Hollywood was putting out in the 60s.