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After leaving Washington D.C. hospital, plastic surgeon Ben Stone heads for California, where a lucrative practice in Beverly Hills awaits. After a car accident, he's sentenced to perform as the community's general practitioner.
Benjamin Stone
Vialula (Lou)
Aurelius Hogue
Hank Gordon
Mayor Nick Nicholson
Lillian, Welcoming Committee
Doctor Halberstrom
Nancy Lee Nicholson
Melvin the Mechanic
Maddie, Welcoming Committee
Judge Evans
Aubrey Draper
Simon Tidwell, First Patient
Nurse Packer
Violet, Welcoming Committee
Kyle Owens
Mary Owens
John Crawford
_**Likable small town dramedy with Michael J. Fox**_ A young doctor in DC (Michael J. Fox) wants to become a flashy, high-paid plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, but breaks down in a quaint town in South Carolina where he gets back-to-basics and learns that some things are more important than money. Julie Warner and Bridget Fonda play contrasting romantic interests while Woody Harrelson is on hand as a rival and David Ogden Stiers as the mayor. The plot of “Doc Hollywood” (1991) is reminiscent of Northern Exposure and was obviously ripped off by the animated “Cars” (2006). It’s an agreeable Southern town drama with fun touches highlighted by likable Fox as the protagonist. It’s like Mayberry R.F.D. with a lil’ edge. It’s always a pleasure to see Bridget Fonda, just don’t expect the alluring apparel of “Shag” (1989) and “Jackie Brown” (1997). The film runs 1 hour, 44 minutes, and was shot in Florida; Santa Clarita & Los Angeles, California; and Richmond, Virginia. GRADE: B-
August 2, 1991
Benjamin Stone
Vialula (Lou)
Aurelius Hogue
Hank Gordon
Mayor Nick Nicholson
Lillian, Welcoming Committee
Doctor Halberstrom
Nancy Lee Nicholson
Melvin the Mechanic
Maddie, Welcoming Committee
Judge Evans
Aubrey Draper
Simon Tidwell, First Patient
Nurse Packer
Violet, Welcoming Committee
Kyle Owens
Mary Owens
John Crawford
_**Likable small town dramedy with Michael J. Fox**_ A young doctor in DC (Michael J. Fox) wants to become a flashy, high-paid plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, but breaks down in a quaint town in South Carolina where he gets back-to-basics and learns that some things are more important than money. Julie Warner and Bridget Fonda play contrasting romantic interests while Woody Harrelson is on hand as a rival and David Ogden Stiers as the mayor. The plot of “Doc Hollywood” (1991) is reminiscent of Northern Exposure and was obviously ripped off by the animated “Cars” (2006). It’s an agreeable Southern town drama with fun touches highlighted by likable Fox as the protagonist. It’s like Mayberry R.F.D. with a lil’ edge. It’s always a pleasure to see Bridget Fonda, just don’t expect the alluring apparel of “Shag” (1989) and “Jackie Brown” (1997). The film runs 1 hour, 44 minutes, and was shot in Florida; Santa Clarita & Los Angeles, California; and Richmond, Virginia. GRADE: B-
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