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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

1976-11-18 · 93 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Comedy

Based on James Herriot's books about life as a 1930s veterinarian in Yorkshire, John Alderson plays the kindly doctor who ministers to animals in this enjoyable family film. Sequel to the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small.

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Directors
Eric Till
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John AldertonJohn AldertonJames Herriot
Colin BlakelyColin BlakelySiegfried Farnon
Lisa HarrowLisa HarrowHelen Herriot
Bill MaynardBill MaynardHinchcliffe
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonGranville Bennett
Paul ShelleyPaul ShelleyRichard Carmody
John BarrettJohn BarrettCrump
Rosemary MartinRosemary MartinMrs. Dalby
Philip StonePhilip StoneJack Almond
Raymond FrancisRaymond FrancisColonel Bosworth
May WardenMay WardenMrs. Tompkins
Liz SmithLiz SmithMrs. Dodds
Christine HargreavesChristine HargreavesMrs. Butterworth
Martin WhiteleyBamford Boy
Clifford KershawKendall
Leslie SaronyLeslie SaronyKirby
Gwen NelsonMrs. Kirby
Kevin MoretonWilliam Dalby
Stacy DaviesHarry
John PriceCharlie

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