Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie is a 2003 English-language Drama movie created by Dominic Minghella written by Craig Ferguson, Mark Crowdy, Simon Mayle and Philippa Braithwaite. The movie is directed by Ben Bolt and Nigel Cole and produced by Philippa Braithwaite under the banner of Itv Studios Entertainment airing on ITV. The movie premiered on 2 September 2004. Doctor Bamford has had enough of village life and is desperate for some distance from inquisitive Cornish neighbours.. Doc martin and the legend of the cloutie features Martin Clunes in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Caroline Catz, Ian Mcneice, Joe Absolom, John Marquez, Selina Cadell and Jessica Ransom. The music was composed by Colin Towns. The movie has a running time of 50-92 minutes. It was released on 30th April 2003. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by ITV Studios.