The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957)
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.
Director: Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 3, 1957
Cast
- Jean Gabin - le docteur Laurent
- Nicole Courcel - Francine Payot
- Silvia Monfort - Catherine Loubet
- Henri Arius - le docteur Bastide
- Antoine Balpêtré - le docteur René Vanolle
- Georges Lannes - le docteur Ripert
- Michel Barbey - André Loubet
- Marcel Daxely - Simonet
- Yvonne Gamy - Mme Bigeot, la sage-femme
- Riri Berty - Mme Simonet
Screenplay
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois (Screenplay)
- René Barjavel (Screenplay)
Music: Joseph Kosma
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Emma Le Chanois
Production: Cocinex, Cocinor, Sédif Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case of Dr. Laurent about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Case of Dr. Laurent?
- The Case of Dr. Laurent was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
- Who stars in The Case of Dr. Laurent?
- The Case of Dr. Laurent stars Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort, Henri Arius, Antoine Balpêtré, Georges Lannes.
- How long is The Case of Dr. Laurent?
- The Case of Dr. Laurent has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Dr. Laurent?
- The Case of Dr. Laurent is a Drama film.
- Where was The Case of Dr. Laurent produced?
- The Case of Dr. Laurent was produced in France.