Le Cas du docteur Laurent

The Case of Dr. Laurent

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
110 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
110 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 3, 1957
Season
1957
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
30
Popularity
30
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Cocinex, Cocinor, Sédif Productions
Genres
Drama
Country
FR
English
The Case of Dr. Laurent

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

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Staff

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