Young Doctors in Love

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"Warning: This Movie May Be Dangerous To Your Health. You May Never Stop Laughing."
  • R
  • 1982
  • 1 hr 36 min
  • 5.5  (3,436)

Young Doctors in Love is a 1982 comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. The movie is a parody of the popular soap opera genre and follows the lives of several young doctors as they navigate their personal and professional lives in an overly dramatic hospital setting. The film stars Michael McKean as Dr. Simon August, the chief resident of City Hospital. He is in love with his colleague, Dr. Stephanie Brody (played by Sean Young), but is too afraid to tell her. Meanwhile, Stephanie is caught up in her own on-and-off again relationship with Dr. Bucky DeVol (played by Michael Richards), a wacky and clumsy surgeon who is more interested in having fun than in doing his job.

The rest of the cast includes a mix of talented actors such as Harry Dean Stanton, Ted McGinley, Dabney Coleman, and Patrick Macnee. They all contribute to the film's satirical take on soaps.

The story is centered around the upcoming Tenth Annual Young Doctors' Ball, which serves as a backdrop for many of the storylines. The ball is a prestigious event at City Hospital, and all the young doctors are expected to attend. Simon is in charge of organizing the ball, but he is constantly being thwarted by the antics of his colleagues.

Throughout the movie, the characters find themselves in all sorts of ridiculous and over-the-top situations, such as performing brain surgery on a dictator, dealing with a medical emergency in a swimming pool, and surviving a bomb threat.

Despite the film's comedic tone, it also touches on some serious issues that doctors face, such as the demands of the job, the pressure to succeed, and the consequences of neglecting their personal lives.

Young Doctors in Love features a variety of cinematic techniques, including split screens, dream sequences, and freeze frames. The music in the film is also memorable, featuring a mix of original songs and popular hits from the 70s and 80s.

Overall, the film is an entertaining and lighthearted comedy that pokes fun at the soap opera genre while still managing to tell an engaging story. The talented cast, witty dialogue, and creative direction make Young Doctors in Love a must-see for fans of classic comedies.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1982
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 36 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.5  (3,436)
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