Movie Description
Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
(1960)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jean Renoir
- Producer : Jean Renoir
- Editor : Renée Lichtig
- Cast : Jean-Louis Barrault,Teddy Bilis,Michel Vitold,Sylviane Margollé,Jacques Danoville,André Certes,Jean-Pierre Granval,Jean Bertho,Jacques Ciron,Annick Allières,Dominique Dangon,Jean Topart,Micheline Gary,Céline Sales,Jacqueline Morane,Ghislaine Dumont,Madeleine Marion,Didier d'Yd,Primerose Perret,Raymond Jourdan,Jaque Catelain,Régine Blaess,Gaston Modot,Jacqueline Frot,Monique Theffo,Claude Bourlon,Raymone,Françoise Boyer
Cast
Dr. Cordelier / Opale
Maitre Joly
Dr. Lucien Severin
The little girl attacked by Opale
Commissioner Lardaut
Inspector Salbris
The boss of the short-time hotel
The first passer-by during the aggression
The second passer-by during the aggression
A neighbor
The little girl's mother
Désiré, the butler
Marguerite
The first girl
Alberte
Suzy
Juliette
Georges, the chauffeur
Mary, the maid
The cripple
The ambassador
The ambassador’s wife
Blaise, the gardener
Camille
Annie
Lise
Madame des Essarts
Françoise
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Facts
Original TitleLe Testament du docteur Cordelier
Status Released
Release Information
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1960-07-04
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesCompagnie Jean Renoir,Radio-Télévision Française
Genres
- TV Movie
- Science Fiction
- Horror
