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The Citadel (1938)

★ 7.1Passed110 minDirector: King Vidor

1938 British film by King Vidor

The Citadel is a 1938 British drama film based on the 1937 novel of the same name by A. J. Cronin. The film was directed by King Vidor and produced by Victor Saville for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British at Denham Studios. It stars Robert Donat and Rosalind Russell. The film and book helped the creation of Britain's NHS in 1947.

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What is The Citadel about?
The Citadel (1938) — Andrew Manson (Robert Donat), a young, enthusiastic doctor takes his first job in a Welsh 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 badly. But whe
Is The Citadel based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Citadel scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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