Scalpel, Please
Skalpel, prosím
“Theoretical chance is not enough...”
Synopsis
An aging professor at a Prague neurological clinic is forced to confront his personal values and the harsh boundaries of medical science. Already burdened by the ultimate questions of life and death, his ethical convictions are put to the test by Víťa, a young patient with an inoperable tumor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Prague, Světozor Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiří Svoboda
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Svoboda
- Original Score
- Jozef Revallo
- Original Title
- Skalpel, prosím
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiří Svoboda
Jiří Svoboda, Miloslav Vydra, Valja Stýblová
Jozef Revallo
Vladimír Smutný
Josef Valušiak
Department Leadership Roster
Jiří Svoboda
Director
Josef Valušiak
Editor
Jiří Svoboda
Screenplay
Vladimír Smutný
Director of Photography
Jaromír Švarc
Production Design
Jan Růžička
Costume Design
Jozef Revallo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scalpel, Please
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What is Scalpel, Please about?
An aging professor at a Prague neurological clinic is forced to confront his personal values and the harsh boundaries of medical science. Already burdened by the ultimate questions of life and death, his ethical convictions are put to the test by Víťa, a young patient with an inoperable tumor.
Who directed Scalpel, Please?
Scalpel, Please was directed by Jiří Svoboda.
Who stars in Scalpel, Please?
The principal cast of Scalpel, Please includes Miroslav Macháček, Jana Brejchová, Barbara Brylska, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Ondřej Pavelka.
When was Scalpel, Please released and how long is it?
Scalpel, Please was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Scalpel, Please?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scalpel, Please was composed by Jozef Revallo.
Is Scalpel, Please based on a book or true story?
Scalpel, Please is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Valja Stýblová".