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Dr. Petiot

Play trailer Dr. Petiot Released Sep 23, 1990 1h 42m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.

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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
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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
Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 1990, Original
Runtime
1h 42m