The Doctor (film)

The Doctor is a 1991 film which tells the story of a doctor who undergoes a transformation in his views about life, illness and human relationships.

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Plot

Dr. Jack MacKee (William Hurt) has it all: friends, success, money, and no worries - that is, until he is diagnosed with throat cancer.

He then experiences life as a patient, including the coldness and detachment of his former colleagues. He begins to empathize with the patient, which is a new experience for him.

Eventually, he returns to work, and begins immediately to drill into the new incoming interns (whom he has charge of) the perspective of the patient and the patient's experiences.

Primary cast

• William Hurt: Dr. Jack MacKee
• Christine Lahti: Anne MacKee
• Elizabeth Perkins: June Ellis
• Mandy Patinkin: Dr. Murray Kaplan
• Adam Arkin: Dr. Eli Blumfield
• Charlie Korsmo: Nicky MacKee
• Wendy Crewson: Dr. Leslie Abbott

Award (nominations)

• Young Artist Award for Best Family Feature Film - Drama