Dr. Laennec (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1949, Dr. Laennec is a drama film directed by Maurice Cloche, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Breton doctor René Laennec fights tooth and nail against consumption, all the more desperately as his brother Michaud has just died of it.
Who’s in it. Dr. Laennec stars Pierre Blanchar as Dr. Laennec, Florent Antony as Beaugendre, Charles Bouillaud as Un domestique and René Clermont as Le mime, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Dr. Laennec has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Laennec page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Laennec tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Laennec (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Laennec change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Laennec worth watching?
- Dr. Laennec holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Laennec?
- Dr. Laennec stars Pierre Blanchar, Florent Antony, Charles Bouillaud, René Clermont and Paul Demange.
- When was Dr. Laennec released?
- Dr. Laennec was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.