Doctors’ Wives (1971): Cast & Plot
Doctors’ Wives is a 1971 drama directed by George Schaefer, starring Dyan Cannon as Lorrie, George Gaynes and Marian McCargo. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Frankovich Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doctors’ Wives About?
The premise of Doctors’ Wives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The wives of several high‑powered doctors, accustomed to wealth and status, feel increasingly ignored as their husbands devote themselves to demanding careers. Frustrated by the neglect, they turn to a hedonistic lifestyle of sex, drugs and alcohol in search of excitement and companionship.
Doctors’ Wives Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- heart surgery
- doctor nurse relationship
- adultery
- based on novel
- making a sex tape
- wife caught cheating
- lesbian seduction
- bare chested male
- female rear nudity
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- nudity
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- female nudity
- playing cards
- audio recording
- husband wife relationship
- medical doctor
- saved from drowning
- medical examination
- sex scene played for laughs
- career woman
- promiscuous woman
- brain surgeon
- husband tries to murder his wife's lover
- crime of passion
- brain surgery
- medical procedure
- hospital director
- radio news report
- beating heart
- colleague colleague relationship
- republican woman
- child patient
- medical clinic
- husband wife fight
- dysfunctional marriage
- police interrogation
- friend murdered
- cpr
- blackmail
- escape attempt
- unethical behavior
- chauvinist
- infertile wife
- wife lover relationship
- orderly
- british wife
- stale marriage
- husband mistress relationship
- doctor nurse affair
Doctors’ Wives Cast & Characters
Dyan Cannon leads the cast as Lorrie, with George Gaynes as Paul McGill and Marian McCargo as Elaine McGill. Directed by George Schaefer; 54 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Schaefer
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Dyan Cannon as Lorrie -
George Gaynes as Paul McGill - Marian McCargo as Elaine McGill
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Gene Hackman as Dave Randolph
Also Starring in Doctors’ Wives
· 50 more- John Colicos Mort Dellman
- Richard Crenna Pete Brennan
- Janice Rule Amy Brennan
- Diana Sands Helen Straughn
- Rachel Roberts Della Randolph
- Cara Williams Maggie Gray
- Carroll O'Connor Joe Gray
- Richard Anderson D.A. Douglas
- Ralph Bellamy Jake Porter
- June Foray Various Voices (uncredited)
- George DeNormand Doctor (uncredited)
- Anthony Costello Mike Traynor
- Scott Brady Sgt.Malloy
- Dick Winslow Manuel, the Bartender (uncredited)
- Paul Bradley
- Jon Lormer Elderly M.D.
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- Scott Peters Radio Newsman (uncredited)
- Michael St. Angel Doctor (uncredited)
- Bunny Summers Chatroom Nurse (uncredited)
- Barry Cahill Attendant (uncredited)
- Mary Adams Admitting Nurse (uncredited)
- Conrad Bachmann One of Lorrie's Relatives (uncredited)
- Mary Arden One of Lorrie's Relatives (uncredited)
- William Bramley Dr. Hagstrom
- Tony Clay Jerry Straughn (uncredited)
- Vincent Van Lynn Barney Harris
- Peggy Miller One of Lorrie's Relatives (uncredited)
- Duke Hobbie Assistant District Attorney White (uncredited)
- Paul Marin Dr. Deemster
- Glenn Dixon Usher (uncredited)
- Mark Jenkins Lew Saunders
- Tom Stewart Reporter (uncredited)
- John S. Ragin Minister (uncredited)
- Brick Huston Reporter (uncredited)
- Philip Luther Medical Student (uncredited)
- Kristina Holland Sybil Carter
- Jim Brewer Intern (uncredited)
- Harper Carter One of Lorrie's Relatives (uncredited)
- Frank Mathias Policeman (uncredited)
- Leslie Summers Page Operator (uncredited)
- Sandy Balson Secretary (uncredited)
- Ernie Barnes Dr. Penfield
- Karin Wolfe Pretty Nurse (uncredited)
- Bob Golden Policeman (uncredited)
- Bru Mysak Reporter (uncredited)
- Robert Stiles Orderly (uncredited)
- Sally Mills Golfer (uncredited)
- Tony De Costa Medical Student (uncredited)
- Pete Morrow Cardiologist (uncredited)
- Jack Snow Orderly (uncredited)
More from George Schaefer
More films directed by George Schaefer: The Man Upstairs, Laura Lansing Slept Here, Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry and Stone Pillow.
Doctors’ Wives Plot Summary
What happens in Doctors’ Wives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a close circle of friends, Dyan Cannon plays Lorrie Dellman, a woman who conspires with her friends to seduce each of their doctor husbands in a bid to uncover infidelity and reveal hidden tensions. The plan centers on manipulating the trust that binds this group, using flirtation and distraction to shine a light on the secrets each marriage hides. Among the men is Paul McGill George Gaynes, a physician whose marriage and moral balance are pulled into the scheme as the women test the boundaries of fidelity and illusion.
Full summary
The whole story of Doctors’ Wives, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Doctors’ Wives?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What scheme do Lorrie Dellman and her friends devise?
Cars in Doctors’ Wives
26 cars on screen, including the 1970 Ford Custom and the 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III.
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1970 Ford Custom Important role -
1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III Important role -
1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Minor role -
1970 Ford LTD Minor role
Doctors’ Wives Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Doctor's Wives” and “Mulheres de Médicos”.
- Also known as
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- Doctor's Wives
- Mulheres de Médicos
- Frauen der Ärzte
- Hospital, hora cero
- Dones de metges
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Doctors’ Wives FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctors’ Wives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doctors’ Wives?
Doctors’ Wives runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Doctors’ Wives released?
Doctors’ Wives was released on February 3, 1971.
Who directed Doctors’ Wives?
Doctors’ Wives was directed by George Schaefer.
More films by George Schaefer Who is in the cast of Doctors’ Wives?
Doctors’ Wives stars Dyan Cannon as Lorrie, George Gaynes as Paul McGill and Marian McCargo as Elaine McGill, among 54 credited actors.
Does Doctors’ Wives have a post-credit scene?
No. Doctors’ Wives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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