The Citadel
1938, English. Directed by King Vidor.
Secrets of a doctor as told by a doctor!
Young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor Andrew Manson arrives in Wales and takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does poorly, but when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- King VidorDirector
- Robert DonatDr. Andrew Manson
- Rosalind RussellChristine Manson
- Ralph RichardsonDr. Philip Denny
- Rex HarrisonDr. Frederick Lawford
- Emlyn WilliamsOwen
- Penelope Dudley-WardToppy LeRoy
- Francis L. SullivanBen Chenkin
- Mary ClareMrs. Orlando
- Cecil ParkerDr. Charles Every
- Nora SwinburneMrs. Thornton
- Edward ChapmanJoe Morgan
- Athene SeylerLady Raebank
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frank Wead, Ian Dalrymple, Elizabeth Hill
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $2.6M
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What The Citadel is based on
The Citadel is based on The Citadel (1937) by A. J. Cronin.
1937
The Citadel
By A. J. Cronin
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The Citadel runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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The Citadel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Citadel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Citadel on?
The Citadel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Citadel?
If you liked The Citadel, try A Perfect Ending, I Can't Think Straight, The Magic of Ordinary Days.
Who directed The Citadel?
The Citadel (1938) was directed by King Vidor and stars Robert Donat, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Richardson.
What is The Citadel based on?
The Citadel is based on The Citadel (1937) by A. J. Cronin.