The Citadel
The Citadel

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Andrew Manson (Robert Donat), a young, enthusiastic doctor takes his first job in a Welsh mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does badly. But when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Citadel:

Robert Donat
Rosalind Russell
Ralph Richardson
Rex Harrison
Emlyn Williams
Penelope Dudley-Ward

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Andrew Manson (Robert Donat), a young, enthusiastic doctor takes his first job in a Welsh mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does badly. But when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.

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New York Times - 9/10 by Walter Goodman... still has considerable punch despite the placebo of a plot.
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) - 9/10 by Ken HankeGreat old-fashioned drama. Donat is wonderful.
Chicago Reader - 6/10 by Dave KehrThough it has Vidor's favorite theme of personal rebirth and his enduring country/city dichotomy, it lacks his usual fire.
User Review - 10/10 by Carlos TGreat movie. Outstanding performance by Robert donat
User Review - 8/10 by Greg WThis is such an inspiring and outstanding story, extremely well written, excellent direction. Robert Donat gives an amazing performance. The rest of the cast is great as well. Fine cinematography. A gem of a classic.
User Review - 8/10 by Stefanos TWOW seriously? No latest user reviews from anyone? The Citadel is a great moral fable about a doctor who starts as an assistant and then progresses to a high class hospital where they don't even treat ill people but just charging them astronomical amounts of money for not being sick. The hero doesn't realizes the real purpose of medicine until his best friend dies under the knife. After that he delivers a great speech about how doctors should cure the sick without worrying about their professional conduct and gives examples of great doctors of the past. There is something about doctors and the moral dilemmas they face that really attracts me. I always thought that these subject matters only work in TV series but The Citadel proves otherwise.
User Review - 8/10 by Andrew BRobert Donat -what an actor! He only made 20 films, but his performances are such solid, conscientious pieces of craftsmanship and dedication that they are pure gold. He is extremely underrated, but this film is amongst his best, and a cracking good film to boot. A brilliant supporting cast, careful and interesting cinematography and an intelligent script. Moving and gripping.
User Review - 8/10 by Jeff BGreat flick. A solid story and top notch acting. I highly recomend this movie.
User Review - 8/10 by John BMany of the early Hollywood films focused on the role of doctors and the choices that they made between becoming rich and aiding society. This was one of the better offerings.
User Review - 8/10 by Christine RGreat story. Robert Donat is excellent as a young doctor ready to face any challenge to make a difference. As he struggles and suffers he gives in to pressures to take the easy path in life, and trouble ensues. Ralph Richardson is great as the best friend and conscience. Love the scene in the beginning where they blew up the sewer for the greater good of the town.

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