It’s military service versus seductive mischief in this Italian sex comedy starring Edwige Fenech.
THE LADY MEDIC
A busty doctor called to replace a superior in a military hospital, is firmly determined to unmask the soldiers who, to get a leave or postpone their departure, pretend to be sick.
The Lady Medic is a 1976 Italian comedy film directed by Nando Cicero about a young man, desperate to avoid military service, who encounters the wily and alluring Doctor Elena in a military hospital.
- Director
- Nando Cicero
- Writers
- Francesco Milizia, Nando Cicero
- Release
- 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian, French
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- The Lady Medic, Die Knallköpfe der 6. Kompanie, La doctora del regimiento, Original title: La dottoressa del distretto militare
The SassyFlix Take
For those who think medical exams should come with more slapstick and less HIPAA.
Why Cult
See Edwige Fenech in her element as the smart, seductive doctor who sets the tone for Italian sexploitation farce.
Draft-dodging schemes, fake ailments, and theatrical medical exams are all on the prescription pad.
Flashing, cross-dressing, and enough sexual tension to steam up the barracks—this is Italian erotica with a comedic wink.
From voyeur soldiers to a transvestite and a man without genital organs, the supporting cast is as wild as the premise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lady Medic about? +
The Lady Medic follows Gianni, who schemes to avoid military service and gets caught up with a sexy and determined military doctor, Elena, intent on exposing malingering recruits.
When was The Lady Medic released? +
The Lady Medic was released in 1976.
Who directed The Lady Medic? +
The Lady Medic was directed by Nando Cicero.
How long is The Lady Medic? +
The Lady Medic has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is The Lady Medic? +
The Lady Medic is a comedy film.
Where can I watch The Lady Medic? +
The Lady Medic is available on SassyFlix.