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In this lighthearted comedy from the 1970s, we follow the life of a single, somewhat carefree doctor who feels trapped in the routine of his job at a hospital in Los Angeles. Everything changes when a beautiful television actress, who is faking an illness to avoid work commitments, shows up at his door asking for help. The chemistry between them is instant, but the life of the screen diva is far from simple, filled with confusions and entanglements that defy logic.

As the doctor becomes more involved in his patient’s life, he finds himself navigating the glamorous, albeit chaotic, world of show business. The actress's troubles and her extravagant friends create hilarious situations, while the doctor tries to fulfill his professional duty without letting his feelings get in the way. The plot becomes even more complicated when a jealous rival of the actress starts to interfere, leading to a climax filled with accidents and misunderstandings that will test the relationship that has been forming.

With a blend of humor, romance, and a touch of critique on Hollywood's superficiality, this film illustrates how love can arise in the most unexpected places. Amid laughter and heartwarming moments, the doctor and the actress will have to confront their own fears and discover what they truly want in life—all while dealing with the consequences of a love that defies the social norms of the time.

Media type
Movie
Year
1978
Director
Howard Zieff
Writer
Charles Shyer
Alan Mandell
Max Shulman
Julius J. Epstein
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.60
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
38.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
49.00
Actors
Walter Matthau
Glenda Jackson
Art Carney
Richard Benjamin
Candice Azzara
Dick O'Neill
Sally Marr
Kedric Wolfe
Gordon Jump
Charles Matthau
Len Lesser
Michael Mann
John Pleshette
Jack Griffin
Robert Trujillo
Patch Mackenzie
Bernie Kuby
Alma Beltran
Susan Batson
Lee Weaver
Maurice Marks
Bob Goldstein
Pamela Toll
Harlee McBride
Vincenzo Gagliardi
Gender
Comedy
Romance
Country
United States
Producers
Alex Winitsky
Arlene Sellers
Original title
House Calls
Duration
98
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