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.

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Facts

Original TitleLe Testament du docteur Cordelier

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1960-07-04

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 35m

Production CompaniesCompagnie Jean Renoir,Radio-Télévision Française

Genres

  • TV Movie
  • Science Fiction
  • Horror