Dr. Petiot (1990)

6.4/10 102 min Crime Drama History

Overview

A true story shot in a German Impressionistic style. In France during the Nazi occupation, Dr. Petiot (Michel Serrault) offered to help Jews escape the Nazis. They would come to his house, and he would kindly give them lethal "vaccinations" for their anticipated travel to Argentina. Then he would steal everything the brought with them (in addition to their up-front payment to him) and burn their bodies in his home-made crematorium.

Cast

Michel Serrault

Docteur Petiot

Bérangère Bonvoisin

Georgette Petiot

Olivier Saladin

le premier agent

André Chaumeau

Célestin Nivelon

Maryline Even

la mère de l'enfant malade

Dominique Marcas

Mme Valéry

Martine Mongermont

Cécile Drezner

Julien Verdier

le pharmacien

Lorella Cravotta

la voisine de Petiot

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