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The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant
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The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant

1975-05-13 · 73 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · TV Movie

A young doctor fresh out of medical school takes a job at a big-city hospital, and on his first day finds himself making life-and-death decisions.

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Directors
Alexander Singer
Production companies
Columbia Pictures Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Scott HylandsScott HylandsDr. Chris Durant
Lawrence PressmanLawrence PressmanDr. Konrad Zane
Katherine HelmondKatherine HelmondNurse Katherine Gunther
Karen CarlsonKaren CarlsonNurse Clive Olin
Renne JarrettRenne JarrettDr. Lynn Peterson
Alex HenteloffDr. Alex Keefer
Dana AndrewsDana AndrewsDr. Hutchins
Michael ConradMichael ConradGraham
Peter DonatPeter DonatDr. Bryce
David DoyleDavid DoyleDr. Atkinson
James NaughtonJames NaughtonDr. Baxter
Dennis PatrickDennis PatrickMr. Wesco
Joyce JamesonJoyce JamesonMrs. Graham
Janet BrandtJanet BrandtSurgical secretary
Davis RobertsDavis RobertsDr. Dorsett

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