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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorNathalie Delon, Yves Deschamps
WritersNathalie Delon
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThey Call It an Accident
About They Call It an Accident
A woman tries to come to terms with the death of her son, who was killed by a hospital error.
Directed by Nathalie Delon, Yves Deschamps, They Call It an Accident leans on a strong ensemble — Nathalie Delon, Patrick Norbert, Gilles Ségal — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1982.
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