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Movie Info

Dr. J. Laurent (Jean Gabin) arrives in a small French village eager to share his knowledge about natural childbirth. When only a few villagers show up for a lecture he is giving on the topic, Laurent despairs, until he learns that a televised boxing match has diverted everyone's attention. Persisting in spreading the information, Laurent is galvanized when young, unwed Francine (Nicole Courcel) volunteers to try his method, which soon wins over the former doctor, a midwife and others.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

French (Canada)
Director:

Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Runtime:

1h 50m

Cast & Crew

Jean Gabin
Le docteur J. Laurent

Nicole Courcel
Francine

Sylvia Monfort
Catherine Loubet

Michel Barbey
André Loubet

Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Director

Critic Reviews for The Case of Dr. Laurent

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

It is entirely 'committed,' it knows exactly what is right and good and says so; yet it gives the opposition voice, and most interestingly, in that strange original.

July 12, 2018 | Full Review…

Isabel Quigly
The Spectator