Les Hommes en blanc (1955) Directed by Ralph Habib
Drama
aka: Men in White
Film Synopsis
Having recently completed his medical studies, a young doctor, Jean
Nérac, can hardly wait to begin his career as a general
practioner. He moves to the Cantal region of France to replace an
old doctor who is to ill to practice. Thus begins a long and
difficult apprenticeship, but Jean soon realises that the rewards of
his job more than make up for its shortcomings...
Cast:Raymond Pellegrin (Dr. Jean Nérac),
Jeanne Moreau (Marianne Déjazet),
Jean Chevrier (Dr. Legendre),
Fernand Ledoux (Dr. Delpuech),
Jean Debucourt (Professeur Hauberger),
Robert Porte (Dr. Ricaud),
Mary Marquet (Mme. Ledragon),
Bernard Dhéran (Clément),
Christian Marquand (Philippon),
Olivier Hussenot (Thésée),
Paul Barge (Le bistrot),
René Berthier (Un interne),
Paul Bisciglia (Un interne),
Charles Bouillaud (Le guérisseur),
André Dalibert (Un paysan),
Hubert de Lapparent (A patient),
Eddy Debray (L'homme du métro),
Françoise Delbart (Sarrazine),
Charles Denner (Un interne),
Lucien Frégis (Un paysan)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 110 min
Aka:Men in White ;
The Doctors
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