The Case of Dr. Laurent
Le Cas du docteur Laurent
Synopsis
A Paris-based doctor tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.
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Jean Gabin
le docteur Laurent
Nicole Courcel
Francine Payot
Silvia Monfort
Catherine Loubet
Henri Arius
le docteur Bastide
Antoine Balpêtré
le docteur René Vanolle
Georges Lannes
le docteur Ripert
Michel Barbey
André Loubet
Marcel Daxely
Simonet
Yvonne Gamy
Mme Bigeot, la sage-femme
Riri Berty
Mme Simonet
Mag-Avril
Céline
Lucien Callamand
M. Bertrand - le directeur de l'école
Jacques Josselin
M. Roux
Marthe Marty
La mère de Franchine
Germaine de France
Mme Vanolli
Raymone
La mère Loubet
Orane Demazis
La veuve Escalin
Henri-Jacques Huet
Antonin Escallin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Screenplay & Story
- René Barjavel, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Le Cas du docteur Laurent
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Cocinex, Cocinor, Sédif Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
René Barjavel, Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Joseph Kosma
Henri Alekan
Emma Le Chanois
Ignace Morgenstern
Department Leadership Roster
Ignace Morgenstern
Producer
René Barjavel
Screenplay
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Screenplay
Emma Le Chanois
Editor
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Director
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Case of Dr. Laurent about?
A Paris-based doctor tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.
Who directed The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The Case of Dr. Laurent was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois.
Who stars in The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The principal cast of The Case of Dr. Laurent includes Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort, Henri Arius, Antoine Balpêtré.
When was The Case of Dr. Laurent released and how long is it?
The Case of Dr. Laurent was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of Dr. Laurent was composed by Joseph Kosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The Case of Dr. Laurent holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).