It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet (1976): Cast
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet is a 1976 comedy drama directed by Eric Till, starring John Alderton as James Herriot, Lisa Harrow and Colin Blakely. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
English What Is It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet About?
The premise of It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet without spoilers.
Based on James Herriot’s beloved books, the film follows John Alderson’s kindly 1930s Yorkshire veterinarian as he cares for a host of animals and the people who depend on them. Warmly humorous and family‑friendly, it continues the charm of the 1975 classic All Creatures Great and Small.
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- based on novel
- independent film
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet Cast & Characters
John Alderton leads the cast as James Herriot, with Lisa Harrow as Helen Herriot and Colin Blakely as Siegfried Farnon. Directed by Eric Till; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eric Till
- John Alderton as James Herriot
- Lisa Harrow as Helen Herriot
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Colin Blakely as Siegfried Farnon - Liz Smith as Mrs. Dodds
Also Starring in It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet
· 30 more- Richard Pearson Granville Bennett
- Richard Griffiths Sam Broadbent
- John Barrett Crump
- Bill Maynard Hinchcliffe
- Philip Stone Jack Almond
- Robert Putt P.C. Dalloway
- Gwen Nelson Mrs. Kirby
- John Price Charlie
- Christine Hargreaves Mrs. Butterworth
- Rosemary Martin Mrs. Dalby
- Clifford Kershaw Kendall
- Raymond Francis Colonel Bosworth
- Paul Shelley Richard Carmody
- Marjorie Sudell Mrs. Bond
- Stacy Davies Harry
- Bernard Atha 2nd P.C.
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- Peter Russell Man with Taties
- Leslie Sarony Kirby
- May Warden Mrs. Tompkins
- Sally Grace Blonde
- Teddy Turner Judge
- Ian Hastings Jackson
- Juliet Cooke Jean
- Tommy Harper Father with Mynah Bird
- Martin Whiteley Bamford Boy
- Kevin Moreton William Dalby
- Brian Sweeney Boy with Pony
- Ken Burgess Check Suit
- Richard Clayforth Boy with Goldfish
- David Clayforth Boy with Tortoise
More from Eric Till
More films directed by Eric Till, best-rated first: Luther, Duct Tape Forever, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace and The Girl Next Door.
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It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet?
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet released?
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet was released on November 18, 1976.
Who directed It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet?
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet was directed by Eric Till.
More films by Eric Till Who is in the cast of It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet?
It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet stars John Alderton as James Herriot, Lisa Harrow as Helen Herriot and Colin Blakely as Siegfried Farnon, among 34 credited actors.
Does It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet have a post-credit scene?
No. It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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