
Breton doctor René Laennec fights tooth and nail against consumption, all the more desperately as his brother Michaud has just died of it.
Directed by Maurice Cloche, Dr. Laennec leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Blanchar, Florent Antony, Charles Bouillaud — 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 1949.
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