The Healer
Le Guérisseur
Synopsis
Pierre Laurent, a former doctor, has established himself as a renowned healer in Brittany. A young girl, Isabelle, who follows his results with admiration, declares her love for him and becomes engaged. The reactions of his former colleagues bring Pierre before the courts. A misunderstanding with Isabelle thwarts the wedding plans. Later, the young girl, suffering from a brain tumor, allows herself to be cured by the healer. Pierre does not cure her, but leads her to her death without suffering.
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Jean Marais
Pierre Lachaux dit « Monsieur Laurent »
Danièle Delorme
Isabelle Dancey
Maurice Ronet
André Turenne
Dieter Borsche
Docteur Jean Scheffer
Jean Murat
Professeur Chataignier
Jean Galland
Michel Boëldieu
Pierre Mondy
Robert, assistant de Laurent
Jim Gérald
Virolet, le rebouteux
Colette Régis
Louise Mériadec
Renée Passeur
La comtesse
Anne Carrère
La secrétaire
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Ciampi
- Original Title
- Le Guérisseur
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
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Yves Ciampi
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Yves Ciampi
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What is The Healer about?
Pierre Laurent, a former doctor, has established himself as a renowned healer in Brittany. A young girl, Isabelle, who follows his results with admiration, declares her love for him and becomes engaged. The reactions of his former colleagues bring Pierre before the courts. A misunderstanding with Isabelle thwarts the wedding plans. Later, the young girl, suffering from a brain tumor, allows herself to be cured by the healer. Pierre does not cure her, but leads her to her death without suffering.
Who directed The Healer?
The Healer was directed by Yves Ciampi.
Who stars in The Healer?
The principal cast of The Healer includes Jean Marais, Danièle Delorme, Maurice Ronet, Dieter Borsche, Jean Murat.
When was The Healer released and how long is it?
The Healer was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.