Perfectionist

Perfectionist

Perfectionist

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Perfectionist

1951

1h 35m

6.8(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

Professor Louis Delage is a kidney transplant specialist. He is so good in his field that his peers nickname him the "great man". But one day, one of his patients die during surgery and Delage starts doubting. Is he actually such a great man? To fight desperation he decides to take in the deceased child while devoting more time to Florence, his hitherto neglected wife.

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10 featured cast members

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Pierre Fresnay

Pierre Fresnay

Professor Louis Delage

Renée Devillers

Renée Devillers

Florence Delage

Claire Duhamel

Catherine Delage

Marcel André

Marcel André

Doctor Charles Tannard

Nadine Alari

Nadine Alari

Yvette

Roland Alexandre

Roland Alexandre

Jacques Brulages

Pierre Destailles

Pierre Destailles

Gaston Berval

Michel Vadet

Doctor Larmy

Christiane Barry

Jacqueline

Georgette Anys

Georgette Anys

Mrs. Berval

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Directed by: Yves Ciampi

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