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The Doctor's Horrible Experiment (1960)

Original title: Le Testament du docteur Cordelier

1960-07-04 · 1h 35m · FR
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Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

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Jean RenoirDirector

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Jean-Louis BarraultJean-Louis BarraultDr. Cordelier / OpaleTeddy BilisTeddy BilisMaitre JolyMichel VitoldMichel VitoldDr. SeverinSylviane MargolléSylviane MargolléLa pepite filleJacques DanovilleJacques DanovilleCommis. LardautAndré CertesAndré CertesInsp. SalbrisJean-Pierre GranvalJean-Pierre GranvalHotelier

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Double lifeJekyll and hyde

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Genre affinityDrama · Horror · Tv MovieTheme affinityDouble Life · Jekyll And HydeDialogue densityDramaDirector preference216361Actor preference215525 · 444723 · 219323Country preferenceFr

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What is The Doctor's Horrible Experiment about?

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

How long is The Doctor's Horrible Experiment?

The Doctor's Horrible Experiment has a runtime of 95 minutes.