Captain Newman, M.D. (1963)

User Rating:

7.0/10   

Director:

David Miller

Writers:

Richard L. Breen (writer)
Henry Ephron (writer)
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Release Date:

25 December 1963 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | War

Tagline:

A picture that swings from hilarity to heart-break and back again!

Plot:

Dr. Josiah Newman runs the psychiatric unit of a U.S. Military Hospital during WWII. Short of help,...

Plot Keywords:

Nurse | Orderly | Section 8 | Heroic Captain | Sailor Suit

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 7 nominations

Cast

Gregory Peck	...	Capt. Josiah J. Newman, MD
Tony Curtis	...	Cpl. Jackson 'Jake' Leibowitz
Angie Dickinson	...	Lt. Francie Corum
Eddie Albert	...	Col. Norval Algate Bliss
James Gregory	...	Col. Edgar Pyser
Bethel Leslie	...	Mrs. Helene Winston
Robert Duvall	...	Capt. Paul Cabot Winston
Jane Withers	...	Lt. Grace Blodgett
Dick Sargent	...	Lt. Belden 'Barney' Alderson
Larry Storch	...	Cpl. Gavoni
Robert F. Simon	...	Lt. Col. M.B. Larrabee
Syl Lamont	...	Sgt. Kopp
Paul Carr	...	Arthur Werbel (patient)
Vito Scotti	...	Maj. Alfredo Fortuno, Italian P.O.W.
Crahan Denton	...	Maj. Gen. Snowden
Gregory Walcott	...	Capt. Howard
Charlie Briggs	...	Gorkow
Bobby Darin	...	Cpl. Jim Tompkins
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cal Bolder	...	Patient in the mental ward
Pat Colby	...	Nurse's Aid
Barry Atwater	...	Maj. Dawes (uncredited)
Ted Bessell	...	Carrozzo (patient) (uncredited)
Ron Brogan	...	Catholic chaplain (uncredited)
Marc Cavell	...	Patient in Ward (uncredited)
Ann Doran	...	Mrs. Pyser (uncredited)
Robert Fuca	...	Patient (uncredited)
Seamon Glass	...	Patient (uncredited)
Jack Grinnage	...	Patient (uncredited)
John Hart	...	Officer (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp	...	Officer at Christmas Party (uncredited)
David Landfield	...	Corporal (uncredited)
Paul Lukather	...	Pilot (uncredited)
Steven Marlo	...	Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Tyler McVey	...	Officer at Medical Evaluation Hearing (uncredited)
Titus Moede	...	Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Byron Morrow	...	Air Surgeon General (uncredited)
Sammy Reese	...	Haskell (patient) (uncredited)
Penny Santon	...	Waitress at Blue Grotto (uncredited)
Paul Sorensen	...	Military Policeman at Christmas Party (uncredited)
Amzie Strickland	...	Katie (Ward 3 nurse) (uncredited)
Robert Strong	...	Jewish chaplain (uncredited)
Ken Swofford	...	Patient (uncredited)
Joseph Walsh	...	Maccarades (uncredited)
Martin West	...	Patient (uncredited)
David Winters	...	Patient (uncredited)

Directed by
David Miller

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Richard L. Breen		writer
Henry Ephron		writer
Phoebe Ephron		writer
Leo Rosten		novel

Produced by
Robert Arthur	....	producer

Original Music by
Frank Skinner

Cinematography by
Russell Metty

Film Editing by
Alma Macrorie

Art Direction by
Alexander Golitzen
Alfred Sweeney

Set Decoration by
Howard Bristol

Costume Design by
Rosemary Odell

Makeup Department
Larry Germain	....	hair stylist
Bud Westmore	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Joseph C. Behm	....	unit production manager (as Joseph Behm)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Phil Bowles	....	assistant director
Robert D. Webb	....	second unit director
Terry Morse Jr.	....	second assistant director (uncredited)

Sound Department
William Russell	....	sound
Waldon O. Watson	....	sound

Special Effects by
Walter Hammond	....	special effects

Visual Effects by
Albert Whitlock	....	matte shots

Stunts
Johnny Hagner	....	stunts (uncredited)
Robert 'Buzz' Henry	....	stunts (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Seth Banks	....	wardrobe

Music Department
Joseph Gershenson	....	music supervisor

Other crew
Leon Charles	....	dialogue coach
B.A. Whitaker	....	technical advisor (as Major B.A. Whitaker USAF)
Sherwyn Woods	....	technical advisor (as Captain Sherwyn Woods)

Production Companies

• Brentwood Productions
• Universal Pictures

Distributors

• Universal Pictures (1963) (USA) (theatrical)
• MCA/Universal Home Video (1987) (USA) (VHS)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1968) (USA) (TV) (original airing)

Runtime:

126 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15

Filming Locations:

Fort Huachuca, Arizona, USA

Company:

Brentwood Productions

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Even though the story is taking place in 1944, hairstyles, uniforms and clothes are from 1963.

Quotes:

Capt. Josiah J. Newman, MD: You mustn't confuse sadness with depression, "professor."
Cpl. Jackson 'Jake' Leibowitz: Is there any difference? Can a man look sad and still be happy?
Capt. Josiah J. Newman, MD: Yes.
Cpl. Jackson 'Jake' Leibowitz: Example?
Capt. Josiah J. Newman, MD: You.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Beyond the Sea (2004)

Soundtrack:

Jingle Bells

Superb movie

I finally saw this movie for the first time and loved it. I laughed, smiles, cried and laughed again. Each actor in the move gave a superb performance. This is definitely a must see work of all the fine actors of that era. It was tough not to fall in love all over again with Gregory Peck and Angie Dickerson who were strong characters, coupled with excellent performances from Tony Curtis and Eddie Albert. The supporting cast were tremendous and each were superb in their own right. This is a movie I can watch time and time again. There are so many movies set during war time but this is one that leaves you wanting for more. I would highly recommend this be a movie to watch.