Doctor Dolittle

Year

1967

Duration

148 minutes

Genres

Family

Language

English

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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.

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Richard Fleischer

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Doctor Dolittle

Year

Duration

Genres

Language

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Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Classification

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