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The Case of Dr. Laurent

1957Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A drama movie.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A Paris-based doctor tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.

Feels like

  • Socially Conscious Drama
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Natural Childbirth
  • French Cinema
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Historical Context
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Controversial Themes

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Written by
Jean-Paul Le Chanois, René Barjavel
Produced by
Ignace Morgenstern
Music by
Joseph Kosma

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Facts

April 3, 1957 · 1 h 50 min · Nudity

Released
April 3, 1957
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Nudity
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

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3 questions, like "Is The Case of Dr. Laurent worth watching?"

Questions about The Case of Dr. Laurent

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Is The Case of Dr. Laurent worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Case of Dr. Laurent good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Case of Dr. Laurent in English?

French

No, it was made in French.