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Doctor Dolittle — Doctor Dolittle © 20TH CENTURY FOX ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Year

1967

Duration

148 minutes

Genres

Family

Language

English

Member rating

215 Reviews

Members rating breakdown

5 Star

72

4 Star

45

3 Star

46

2 Star

24

1 Star

28

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Synopsis

The original production of a classic tale based on the popular childrens books by Hugh Lofting. We meet Doctor Dolittle; a world-renowned 19th century English doctor who has miraculously learned 498 animal languages. In search of the Great Pink Snail, the eccentric Dolittle comes across numerous exotic creatures, such as the Giant Moon Moth. A lavish musical with a famous soundtrack, this film provides an entertaining blend of song and fantasy.

Director/s

Richard Fleischer

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