Dr. Cook's Garden (1971)
A young doctor returns to his New England home town after a long absence. He visits with the town's kindly old physician, Dr. Cook, a man he has admired since childhood. However, he soon finds out that the old doctor isn't quite what he seems to be, and the young doctor finds his life in danger.
Director: Ted Post
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 19, 1971
Cast
- Bing Crosby - Leonard Cook
- Frank Converse - Jimmy Tennyson
- Blythe Danner - Janey Rausch
- Barnard Hughes - Elias Hart
- Thomas Barbour - The Reverend
- Fred Burrell - Harry Bullitt
- Staats Cotsworth - Ted Rausch
- Bethel Leslie - Essie Bullitt
- Abby Lewis - Dora Ludlow
- Carol Morley - Mary Booth
Screenplay
- Ira Levin (Theatre Play)
- Art Wallace (Teleplay)
Music: Robert Drasnin
Editing: John McSweeney Jr.
Production: Paramount Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder
Keywords
murder, euthanasia, medical ethics
More Films by Director: Ted Post
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dr. Cook's Garden about?
- A young doctor returns to his New England home town after a long absence. He visits with the town's kindly old physician, Dr. Cook, a man he has admired since childhood. However, he soon finds out that the old doctor isn't quite what he seems to be, and the young doctor finds his life in danger.
- Who directed Dr. Cook's Garden?
- Dr. Cook's Garden was directed by Ted Post.
- Who stars in Dr. Cook's Garden?
- Dr. Cook's Garden stars Bing Crosby, Frank Converse, Blythe Danner, Barnard Hughes, Thomas Barbour, Fred Burrell.
- How long is Dr. Cook's Garden?
- Dr. Cook's Garden has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Dr. Cook's Garden?
- Dr. Cook's Garden is a Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Dr. Cook's Garden produced?
- Dr. Cook's Garden was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dr. Cook's Garden?
- The themes of Dr. Cook's Garden include: The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.