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The Citadel

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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The Citadel (1938)
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An enthusiastic young doctor happily embarks on his career, but it isn't long before he finds out what being a doctor really entails.An enthusiastic young doctor happily embarks on his career, but it isn't long before he finds out what being a doctor really entails.An enthusiastic young doctor happily embarks on his career, but it isn't long before he finds out what being a doctor really entails.

  • Director
    • King Vidor
  • Writers
    • Ian Dalrymple
    • Frank Wead
    • Elizabeth Hill
  • Stars
    • Robert Donat
    • Rosalind Russell
    • Ralph Richardson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2.4K
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    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Ian Dalrymple
      • Frank Wead
      • Elizabeth Hill
    • Stars
      • Robert Donat
      • Rosalind Russell
      • Ralph Richardson
    • 42User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 9 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Robert Donat
    Robert Donat
    • Andrew Manson
    Rosalind Russell
    Rosalind Russell
    • Christine
    Ralph Richardson
    Ralph Richardson
    • Denny
    Rex Harrison
    Rex Harrison
    • Dr. Lawford
    Emlyn Williams
    Emlyn Williams
    • Owen
    Penelope Dudley-Ward
    Penelope Dudley-Ward
    • Toppy LeRoy
    • (as Penelope Dudley Ward)
    Francis L. Sullivan
    Francis L. Sullivan
    • Ben Chenkin
    • (as Francis Sullivan)
    Mary Clare
    Mary Clare
    • Mrs. Orlando
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • Charles Every
    Nora Swinburne
    Nora Swinburne
    • Mrs. Thornton
    Edward Chapman
    Edward Chapman
    • Joe Morgan
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Lady Raebank
    Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer
    • Mr. Boon
    Joyce Bland
    • Nurse Sharp
    Percy Parsons
    Percy Parsons
    • Mr. Stillman
    Dilys Davies
    • Mrs. Page
    Basil Gill
    Basil Gill
    • Doctor Page
    Joss Ambler
    Joss Ambler
    • Dr. A.H. Llewellyn
    • Director
      • King Vidor
    • Writers
      • Ian Dalrymple
      • Frank Wead
      • Elizabeth Hill
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Vivien Leigh, Greer Garson, and Geraldine Fitzgerald screen-tested for the role of Christine.
    • Goofs
      When Andrew examines Christine's throat, he sits in front of a light that is supposedly reflected into Christine's mouth by his eyepiece. We see this from over Andrew's shoulder, and when the light is directed into her mouth, it is clearly coming from behind Andrew, because the back of his eyepiece is illuminated.
    • Quotes

      Christine Barlow Manson: Andrew, Do you remember once telling me that a all good research man needed was a notebook, a microscope and a room with a roof over it?

    • Crazy credits
      Prologue: "This motion picture is a story of individual characterizations and is in no way intended as a reflection on the great medical profession which has done so much towards beating back those forces of nature that retard the physical progress of the human race."
    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Ultimate Film (2004)

    User reviews42

    Featured review
    10/10

    A Moving Film of Medicine and Morals

    A morality tale of medicine, this film brilliantly illustrates the plight of a doctor who truly cares for healing the sick -- yet even finds his patients to be dishonest. Robert Donat is superb in his transformation from a good doctor to a money making doctor for the rich. Roselyn Russell compliments his performance with her own emotional struggle, as she watches her husband all but lose his heart. Brilliant direction from early veteran director King Vidor gives this film a worthy place in film history. This is a must see for any doctor -- IMHO.
    • madshell
    • Aug 21, 1999
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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Zitadelle
    • Filming locations
      • Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, UK(Village scenes)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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