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      The Case of Dr. Laurent

      Released Jun 27, 1958 1h 50m Drama List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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      Isabel Quigly The Spectator 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. Jul 12, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis 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.
      Director
      Jean-Paul Le Chanois
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 27, 1958, Original
      Runtime
      1h 50m