The Healer (1953)

6.0/10 92 min Drama

Overview

Pierre Laurent, a former doctor, has established himself as a renowned healer in Brittany. A young girl, Isabelle, who follows his results with admiration, declares her love for him and becomes engaged. The reactions of his former colleagues bring Pierre before the courts. A misunderstanding with Isabelle thwarts the wedding plans. Later, the young girl, suffering from a brain tumor, allows herself to be cured by the healer. Pierre does not cure her, but leads her to her death without suffering.

Cast

Jean Marais

Pierre Lachaux dit « Monsieur Laurent »

Danièle Delorme

Isabelle Dancey

Maurice Ronet

André Turenne

Dieter Borsche

Docteur Jean Scheffer

Jean Murat

Professeur Chataignier

Jean Galland

Michel Boëldieu

Pierre Mondy

Robert, assistant de Laurent

Jim Gérald

Virolet, le rebouteux

Colette Régis

Louise Mériadec

Renée Passeur

La comtesse

Anne Carrère

La secrétaire

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