The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957): Cast
The Case of Dr. Laurent is a 1957 drama starring Jean Gabin as le docteur Laurent, Nicole Courcel and Paul Villé. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
French What Is The Case of Dr. Laurent About?
The premise of The Case of Dr. Laurent without spoilers.
Jean Gabin plays a Parisian physician championing natural childbirth in a remote, conservative village. Facing fear and prejudice, his approach is vindicated when unwed Nicole Courcel delivers a baby using his methods. The birth scene is shot plainly with tasteful frankness, though the film’s advertising wildly sensationalized it.
The Case of Dr. Laurent Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- biblical quote
- reference to louis pasteur
- women's liberation
- visionary versus reactionary
- science versus tradition
- reactionary
- conservatism
- medical college
- women in society
- women's group
- single mother
- childbirth complication
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- natural childbirth
- rural setting
- small village
- gossip
- doctor
- south of france
- france
- based on true story
- character name in title
- town council
- unwanted pregnancy
- screaming in pain
- labor pains
- pain
- scream
- pregnancy
- revolutionary ideas
- conference
- knowledge
- scientific progress
- midwife
- fatherhood
- dysfunctional couple
- motherhood
- sheep
- lamb
- baby delivery
- childbirth class
- childbirth
The Case of Dr. Laurent Cast & Characters
Jean Gabin leads the cast as le docteur Laurent, with Nicole Courcel as Francine Payot and Paul Villé.
- Jean Gabin as le docteur Laurent
- Nicole Courcel as Francine Payot
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Paul Villé - Henri Coutet as Le chauffeur du car (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Case of Dr. Laurent
· 42 more- Paul Bonifas Guillaumin
- Edmond Ardisson Robert (uncredited)
- Lucien Callamand M. Bertrand - le directeur de l'école
- Robert Moor Un docteur
- Antoine Balpêtré le docteur René Vanolle
- Julien Maffre Un habitant (uncredited)
- Henri Arius le docteur Bastide
- Henri-Jacques Huet Antonin Escallin
- Georges Lannes le docteur Ripert
- Raoul Marco Un médecin du conseil de l'ordre (uncredited)
- Roger Karl Docteur Guillot
- Raymone La mère Loubet
- Marie Mergey Un membre du comité d'entreprise (uncredited)
- Jean Panisse L'homme au poulain
- Nicole Desailly L'infirmière (uncredited)
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- Jenny Hélia Une villageoise
- Orane Demazis La veuve Escalin
- Marthe Marty La mère de Franchine
- Jean-François Martial
- Michel Barbey André Loubet
- Germaine de France Mme Vanolli
- Jacques Josselin M. Roux
- Silvia Monfort Catherine Loubet
- Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Marcel Daxely Simonet
- Yvonne Gamy Mme Bigeot, la sage-femme
- José Casa Un habitant
- Edouard Hemme
- Jeanne Mars
- Bréols
- Viviane Méry Une habitante
- Sylviane Margollé Une petite fille (uncredited)
- Noël Darzal
- Roger Monteaux
- Denise Montréal Une habitante
- Luce Dassas
- Riri Berty Mme Simonet
- Géo Beuf
- Dany Caron Une habitante de St-Martin Vésubie
- Clo D'Olban Une habitante
- Serge Davin
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The Case of Dr. Laurent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Case of Dr. Laurent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The Case of Dr. Laurent runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Case of Dr. Laurent released?
The Case of Dr. Laurent was released on April 3, 1957.
Who is in the cast of The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The Case of Dr. Laurent stars Jean Gabin as le docteur Laurent, Nicole Courcel as Francine Payot and Paul Villé, among 46 credited actors.
Does The Case of Dr. Laurent have a post-credit scene?
No. The Case of Dr. Laurent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Case of Dr. Laurent in?
The original language of The Case of Dr. Laurent is French.
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