It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet(1976)
Based on the James Herriot stories
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet Synopsis
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.
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) is a drama and comedy film directed by Eric Till, released on November 18, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars John Alderton, Colin Blakely, Lisa Harrow and Bill Maynard. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Till
- Writers:
- Alan Plater
- Producers:
- Margaret Matheson
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Ibbetson
- Composer:
- Laurie Johnson
- Status:
- Released
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Alderton
as James Herriot
Colin Blakely
as Siegfried Farnon
Lisa Harrow
as Helen Herriot
Bill Maynard
as Hinchcliffe
Richard Pearson
as Granville Bennett
Paul Shelley
as Richard Carmody
John Barrett
as Crump
Rosemary Martin
as Mrs. Dalby
Philip Stone
as Jack Almond
Raymond Francis
as Colonel Bosworth
May Warden
as Mrs. Tompkins
Liz Smith
as Mrs. Dodds
Key crew
Directed by Eric Till, written by Alan Plater, produced by Margaret Matheson.
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet?
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The main cast of It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) includes John Alderton, Colin Blakely, Lisa Harrow, Bill Maynard and Richard Pearson. The film was directed by Eric Till. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet released?
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet was released on November 18, 1976 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet worth watching?
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.