Doctor Detroit(1983)
He's making the world safe for insanity.
Doctor Detroit Synopsis
A shy but gentle man named Clifford Skridlow is a professor of comparative literature at the financially-strapped fictional Monroe College in Chicago. A chance encounter with four beautiful women at a restaurant changes his life forever.
Doctor Detroit (1983) is a comedy film directed by Michael Pressman, released on May 6, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon and Lydia Lei. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Pressman
- Writers:
- Carl Gottlieb, Robert Boris, Bruce Jay Friedman
- Producers:
- Robert K. Weiss
- Cinematographer:
- King Baggot
- Composer:
- Lalo Schifrin
- Production:
- Black Rhino Productions, The Brillstein Company, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,375,893
- Status:
- Released
Doctor Detroit (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Doctor Detroit before you stream it.
Doctor Detroit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan Aykroyd
as Clifford Skridlow / Doctor Detroit
Howard Hesseman
as Smooth Walker
Donna Dixon
as Monica McNeil
Lydia Lei
as Jasmine Wu
T.K. Carter
as Diavolo Washington
Lynn Whitfield
as Thelma Cleland
Fran Drescher
as Karen Blittstein
- Kate Murtagh
Kate Murtagh
as Mom
Nan Martin
as Margaret Skridlow
George Furth
as Arthur Skridlow
Peter Elbling
as Guptor
- John A. Maloney
John A. Maloney
as Commodore
Key crew
Directed by Michael Pressman, written by Carl Gottlieb, Robert Boris and Bruce Jay Friedman, produced by Robert K. Weiss.
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Doctor Detroit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 78 ratings.
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Doctor Detroit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Doctor Detroit online?
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Doctor Detroit (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Doctor Detroit?
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The main cast of Doctor Detroit (1983) includes Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Lydia Lei and T.K. Carter. The film was directed by Michael Pressman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Detroit released?
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Doctor Detroit was released on May 6, 1983 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Doctor Detroit worth watching?
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Doctor Detroit (1983) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Doctor Detroit?
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Yes. The official Doctor Detroit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.