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The Illustrated Family Doctor (2005): Cast

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The Illustrated Family Doctor is a 2005 comedy directed by Kriv Stenders, starring Samuel Johnson as Gary Kelp, William Zappa and Sacha Horler. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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The Illustrated Family Doctor (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Kriv Stenders
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Illustrated Family Doctor About?

The premise of The Illustrated Family Doctor without spoilers.

Gary Kelp (Samuel Johnson) is spiraling out of control while editing the medical journal The Illustrated Family Doctor. As his personal life and physical health crumble, the film explores his unraveling with dark humor, offering a black‑comedy look at modern survival, adapted from David Snell’s novel.

The Illustrated Family Doctor Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • dark comedy
  • man
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • directorial debut
  • australian fantasy
  • australia
  • independent film
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Illustrated Family Doctor Cast & Characters

Samuel Johnson leads the cast as Gary Kelp, with William Zappa as Adrian Kelp and Sacha Horler as Carol Kelp. Directed by Kriv Stenders; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kriv Stenders

More films directed by Kriv Stenders, best-rated first: Danger Close, Kill Me Three Times, Slim & I and Brock: Over the Top.

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Cars

Cars in The Illustrated Family Doctor

8 cars on screen, including the 1983 Volvo 240 and the 1989 Toyota Lexcen.

All 8 cars
  • 1983 Volvo 240 in The Illustrated Family Doctor 1983 Volvo 240 Important role
  • 1989 Toyota Lexcen in The Illustrated Family Doctor 1989 Toyota Lexcen Minor role
  • 1998 BMW 316i Compact E36/5 in The Illustrated Family Doctor 1998 BMW 316i Compact E36/5 Background role
  • 1990 Daihatsu Charade in The Illustrated Family Doctor 1990 Daihatsu Charade Background role
Details

The Illustrated Family Doctor Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Ilustrowany lekarz rodzinny” and “自我诊疗”.

Also known as
  • Ilustrowany lekarz rodzinny
  • 自我诊疗

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The Illustrated Family Doctor FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Illustrated Family Doctor, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Illustrated Family Doctor?

The Illustrated Family Doctor runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Illustrated Family Doctor released?

The Illustrated Family Doctor was released on March 3, 2005.

Who directed The Illustrated Family Doctor?

The Illustrated Family Doctor was directed by Kriv Stenders.

More films by Kriv Stenders

Who is in the cast of The Illustrated Family Doctor?

The Illustrated Family Doctor stars Samuel Johnson as Gary Kelp, William Zappa as Adrian Kelp and Sacha Horler as Carol Kelp, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Illustrated Family Doctor have a post-credit scene?

No. The Illustrated Family Doctor has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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