El Doctor

2006 0h 24m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 24

AnimationComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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In a crumbling 1920s Mexican hospital, patients with bizarre afflictions are in constant need of medical attention, but the miserable doctor in charge prefers to drink. However, an encounter with the Saint of Holes will rearrange the doctor's fate, sending him on a journey of altered perspective.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jose Luis Rodriguez Avalos
El Doctor (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Suzan Pitt
Writers: Blue Kraning
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America, Mexico

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RUNTIME

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Tight 24-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Mexico.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Suzan Pitt, shot by Robert Beebe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Philip Harrison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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IMDB entry: tt0802979 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Suzan Pitt directs. Robert Beebe behind the camera. Philip Harrison cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Mexico. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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1Tight 24-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
4International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Mexico.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Suzan Pitt, shot by Robert Beebe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Philip Harrison shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8IMDB entry: tt0802979 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 24 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.