Doctor Dolittle
A veterinarian who can communicate with animals travels abroad to search for a giant sea snail.
Critics Sentiment
Dolittle discovers and cures the Great Pink Sea Snail
Anthony Newley introduces Dolittle in clunky opening flashback
The film recovers from its widely criticized opening with Newley's introduction jumping from 4.5 to 8.5 when reaching the climactic Great Pink Sea Snail discovery.
Doctor Dolittle struggles with a notoriously poor opening that turns off many viewers, but gradually builds momentum through Rex Harrison's committed performance and the film's unique animal-centric charm. While the middle sections meander and some characters disappoint, the film peaks with its fantasy elements and Harrison's showcase moments, particularly the climactic discovery of the Great Pink Sea Snail that justifies the entire quest.
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Rex Harrison
Dr. John Dolittle
Samantha Eggar
Emma Fairfax
Anthony Newley
Matthew Mugg
Richard Attenborough
Albert Blossom
Peter Bull
General Bellowes
Muriel Landers
Mrs. Blossom
William Dix
Tommy Stubbins
Geoffrey Holder
William Shakespeare X
Portia Nelson
Sarah Dolittle
Norma Varden
Lady Fetherington
Frank Baker
Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Edward Cast
Prison Guard (uncredited)
Phyllis Coghlan
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Robert Cole
Roustabout (uncredited)
Cyril Cross
Charlie (uncredited)
Peter Crowcroft
Assistant Judge (uncredited)
John Dolan
Fisherman (uncredited)
Jesslyn Fax
Old Woman (uncredited)
Arthur Gould-Porter
Sir Rupert (uncredited)
Eric Heath
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Crew
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