Dr. Knock
Originally released in 1951. Dr. Knock is a comedy film. directed by Guy Lefranc.
Starring Louis Jouvet, Jean Brochard, and Pierre Renoir
Synopsis
Saint-Maurice, an ordinary peaceful village, lived healthily so much so that the local doctor's practice was scant. But that was before Dr. Parpalaid retired and was replaced by a charlatan by the name of Knock. A real genius this one, for he soon managed to persuade everyone that they were ill. And not only didn't they resent him but they even loved their physician, who made a fortune and brought prosperity to the village by turning it into a big hospital.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 21, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (56 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louis Jouvet
as Docteur Knock
Jean Brochard
as Docteur Parpalaid
Pierre Renoir
as le pharmacien Mousquet
Pierre Bertin
as l'instituteur Bernard
Marguerite Pierry
as Mme Pons, la dame en violet
Jean Carmet
as le premier gars
Yves Deniaud
as le tambour de ville
Mireille Perrey
as Mme Rémy
Jane Marken
as Mme Parpalaid
Geneviève Morel
as la dame en noir
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Knock about?
Saint-Maurice, an ordinary peaceful village, lived healthily so much so that the local doctor's practice was scant. But that was before Dr. Parpalaid retired and was replaced by a charlatan by the ...
Who directed Dr. Knock?
Dr. Knock was directed by Guy Lefranc.
How long is Dr. Knock?
Dr. Knock has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Dr. Knock released?
Dr. Knock was released on March 21, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Knock?
The main cast of Dr. Knock includes Louis Jouvet, Jean Brochard, Pierre Renoir, Pierre Bertin, Marguerite Pierry.