The Medic
Le Toubib
Synopsis
The film is set in a modern war, probably between a European country and a country in the Far East. Behind the battle lines, in a medical unit, a surgeon falls in love with an idealistic nurse after an initially difficult meeting.
Top Cast
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Alain Delon
Jean-Marie Desprès
Véronique Jannot
Harmonie
Bernard Giraudeau
François
Francine Bergé
Marcia
Michel Auclair
Boss
Bernard Le Coq
Jérôme
Jean-Pierre Bacri
Anesthetist
Dominique Zardi
Officer
Peter Bonke
Captain
Henri Attal
Soldier
Bernard Lincot
Doctor
Catherine Lachens
Zoa
Sophie Deschamps
Nurse
Sylvie Herbert
Nurse
Sylvie Matton
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Granier-Deferre
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Freustié, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le Toubib
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films 21, Adel Productions, Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Jean Freustié, Pierre Granier-Deferre, Pascal Jardin
Philippe Sarde
Claude Renoir
Jean Ravel
Alain Delon, Alain Terzian
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Director
Pierre Granier-Deferre
Writer
Alain Delon
Producer
Jean Ravel
Editor
Alain Terzian
Producer
Pascal Jardin
Writer
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Medic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Medic about?
The film is set in a modern war, probably between a European country and a country in the Far East. Behind the battle lines, in a medical unit, a surgeon falls in love with an idealistic nurse after an initially difficult meeting.
Who directed The Medic?
The Medic was directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Who stars in The Medic?
The principal cast of The Medic includes Alain Delon, Véronique Jannot, Bernard Giraudeau, Francine Bergé, Michel Auclair.
When was The Medic released and how long is it?
The Medic was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Medic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Medic was composed by Philippe Sarde.
Is The Medic based on a book or true story?
The Medic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Freustié".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Medic?
The Medic holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).