El señor doctor (1965): Cast & Plot
El señor doctor is a 1965 comedy directed by Miguel M. Delgado, starring Carlos Riquelme as Administrador del hospital, Cantinflas and Miguel Ángel Álvarez. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- POSA Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is El señor doctor About?
The premise of El señor doctor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated country doctor travels to the city to work at a metropolitan hospital just as a new clinic is being constructed in his hometown. While adapting to the busy urban environment, he spreads his deep care, compassion, humor and sharp wit, positively influencing both patients and colleagues with his gentle, humanistic approach.
El señor doctor Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- husband wife argument
- husband wife conflict
- reprimanded
- surgery
- doctor
- husband wife relationship
- hippie
- nightclub
- pediatric
- general hospital
- old woman
- operating without permission
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- waiter
- operating room
- medical institute
- doctor patient relationship
- doctor as instructor
- small town
- doctor nurse relationship
- nurse
El señor doctor Cast & Characters
Carlos Riquelme leads the cast as Administrador del hospital, with Cantinflas as Salvador Medina / Chava and Miguel Ángel Álvarez as Dr. Miguel Villanueva. Directed by Miguel M. Delgado; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Miguel M. Delgado
- Carlos Riquelme as Administrador del hospital
- Cantinflas as Salvador Medina / Chava
- Miguel Ángel Álvarez as Dr. Miguel Villanueva
- Marta Romero as Laura Villanueva
Also Starring in El señor doctor
· 20 more- Prudencia Grifell Señora Martínez
- Ramón Valdés Paciente vendado (uncredited)
- Guillermo Bravo Sosa Paciente malnutrido (uncredited)
- Wolf Ruvinskis Papá de Beto
- Rosa Elena Durgel Mamá de Beto
- Pepito Velázquez Beto
- Tony Carbajal Dr. Pablo Montero
- Ada Carrasco Doña Lola
- Alejandro Suárez Hippie en cantina (uncredited)
- José Chávez Isidro Martínez
- Pedro Elviro Paciente con television (uncredited)
- Arturo Castro 'Bigotón' Comisario del pueblo
- Alfonso Zayas Hippie en cantina (uncredited)
- Carmelita González Paciente neurótica (uncredited)
- Alberto Catalá Paciente ambidextro
- Jorge Zamora Hombre en cantina (uncredited)
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- Guillermo Zetina Dr. Marín
- Paz Villegas Paciente viejita coqueta
- Consuelo Monteagudo Suegra de neurótica
- Margarita Delgado Enfermera (uncredited)
El señor doctor Plot Summary
What happens in El señor doctor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Salvador Medina Cantinflas is a country doctor who, noticing the rapid rise of new medical technologies, travels to Mexico City to intern at the Medical Center of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). He arrives ready to learn, but almost immediately runs into the rigid oversight of his supervisor and Head of Training, Dr. Miguel Villanueva Miguel Ángel Álvarez.
Salvador’s sense of humor and compassionate approach set him apart, and he soon finds himself drawn to Nurse Laura Villanueva Marta Romero, who is Dr. Villanueva’s sister. As he navigates the hospital culture, Salvador begins to earn trust by lifting patients’ spirits and showing genuine care, a contrast to the more clinical routines at IMSS and a gentle nod to the legacy of Dr. Kildare.
Full summary
The whole story of El señor doctor, scene by scene
El señor doctor Videos
The featurette of El señor doctor.
How Well Do You Know El señor doctor?
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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Who is the country doctor that travels to Mexico City to intern at the IMSS?
Cars in El señor doctor
22 cars on screen, including the 1961 Buick Ambulance and the 1952 Ford Customline.
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1961 Buick Ambulance Important role -
1952 Ford Customline Important role -
1959 Austin A55 Cambrian MkII Background role -
1957 Buick unknown Background role
El señor doctor Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “El senor doctor” and “O Senhor Doutor”.
- Also known as
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- El senor doctor
- O Senhor Doutor
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Doctor at Large, Dr. Jack and Doctor in the House.
El señor doctor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of El señor doctor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is El señor doctor?
El señor doctor runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was El señor doctor released?
El señor doctor was released on October 7, 1965.
Who directed El señor doctor?
El señor doctor was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
More films by Miguel M. Delgado Who is in the cast of El señor doctor?
El señor doctor stars Carlos Riquelme as Administrador del hospital, Cantinflas as Salvador Medina / Chava and Miguel Ángel Álvarez as Dr. Miguel Villanueva, among 24 credited actors.
Does El señor doctor have a post-credit scene?
No. El señor doctor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is El señor doctor in?
The original language of El señor doctor is Spanish.
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