It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

"Based on the James Herriot stories"

1976

1h 33m

8.0(2 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

John Alderton

James Herriot

Colin Blakely

Siegfried Farnon

Lisa Harrow

Helen Herriot

Bill Maynard

Hinchcliffe

Richard Pearson

Granville Bennett

Paul Shelley

Richard Carmody

John Barrett

Crump

Rosemary Martin

Mrs. Dalby

Philip Stone

Jack Almond

Raymond Francis

Colonel Bosworth

Creative team

Directed by: Eric Till
Written by: Alan Plater
Produced by: Margaret Matheson

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