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Two men, zero game, maximum Dutch awkwardness — rom-com chaos ensues.
TMDB
46
IMDb
55
Google
78

Help! The Doctor Is Drowning (1974)

AwkwardCharmingly datedSmall-town cozy

Overview

Comedy

Small-town doctor Angelino falls in love at first sight with schoolteacher Irene. Bram the Builder is in love with gypsy girl Katja. Neither of the two men know how to convey their feelings to the objects of their affection.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Croiset's bumbling doctor energy is weirdly endearing.

Best for:Solo: Curious about obscure 70s European comedy? You've been warned.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while mildly amused.
Nikolai van der Heyde

Director

Nikolai van der Heyde

ReleasedFeb 28, 1974
Runtime1h 34m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Jules Croiset

Jules Croiset

Dokter Angelino

Martine Bijl

Martine Bijl

Irene Muller

Piet Bambergen

Piet Bambergen

Bram van Tienen

Leen Jongewaard

Leen Jongewaard

Van Bree

Romain Deconinck

Romain Deconinck

Herman de Rechtvaardige

Frans Mulder

Frans Mulder

Kareltje

Onno Molenkamp

Onno Molenkamp

Baron

Henny Alma

Henny Alma

Moeder Majella

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Nikolai van der Heyde was primarily a TV director; this was one of his rare theatrical features.

Cultural

The 'gypsy' character Katja reflects dated European rom-com tropes that haven't aged gracefully.

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