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      Dr. Petiot

      Released Sep 23, 1990 1h 42m Drama List
      Reviews 87% Audience Score 250+ Ratings This drama tells the true story of respected family man Dr. Marcel Petiot (Michel Serrault), who maintains a double life during World War II. At night he convinces Jews who are trying to get out of Germany to come to his clinic, promising to help them leave the country -- then he poisons them and steals their property. The neighbors grow suspicious of the unpleasant-smelling smoke from the burning bodies and call the police, but Petiot escapes, assuming a new identity to evade the law. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The extreme stylization of this film sort of countered its grim storyline for me. Some of the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, and the use of sound is wonderfully unsettling; reminds me a bit of Suspiria in that respect. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Incredibly dark and beautifully filmed! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member tellement dérangeant, j'en avais mal au coeur Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This drama tells the true story of respected family man Dr. Marcel Petiot (Michel Serrault), who maintains a double life during World War II. At night he convinces Jews who are trying to get out of Germany to come to his clinic, promising to help them leave the country -- then he poisons them and steals their property. The neighbors grow suspicious of the unpleasant-smelling smoke from the burning bodies and call the police, but Petiot escapes, assuming a new identity to evade the law.
      Director
      Christian de Chalonge
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 23, 1990, Original
      Runtime
      1h 42m