The Case of Dr. Laurent(1957)
Le Cas du docteur Laurent
The Case of Dr. 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.
The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957) is a drama film directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, released on April 3, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort and Henri Arius. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Writers:
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois, René Barjavel
- Producers:
- Ignace Morgenstern
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Alekan
- Composer:
- Joseph Kosma
- Production:
- Cocinex, Cocinor, Sédif Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Case of Dr. Laurent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as le docteur Laurent
Nicole Courcel
as Francine Payot
Silvia Monfort
as Catherine Loubet
Henri Arius
as le docteur Bastide
Antoine Balpêtré
as le docteur René Vanolle
Georges Lannes
as le docteur Ripert
Michel Barbey
as André Loubet
- Marcel Daxely
Marcel Daxely
as Simonet
Yvonne Gamy
as Mme Bigeot, la sage-femme
- Riri Berty
Riri Berty
as Mme Simonet
Mag-Avril
as Céline
Lucien Callamand
as M. Bertrand - le directeur de l'école
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, written by Jean-Paul Le Chanois and René Barjavel, produced by Ignace Morgenstern.
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The Case of Dr. Laurent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Case of Dr. Laurent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Case of Dr. Laurent online?
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The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Case of Dr. Laurent?
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The main cast of The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957) includes Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort, Henri Arius and Antoine Balpêtré. The film was directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Case of Dr. Laurent released?
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The Case of Dr. Laurent was released on April 3, 1957 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Case of Dr. Laurent worth watching?
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The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.