Dr. Petiot
Originally released in 1990. Dr. Petiot is a crime/drama film. directed by Christian de Chalonge.
Starring Michel Serrault, Pierre Romans, and Bérangère Bonvoisin
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michel Serrault
as Docteur Petiot
Pierre Romans
as Drezner
Bérangère Bonvoisin
as Georgette Petiot
Zbigniew Horoks
as Nathan Guzik
Olivier Saladin
as le premier agent
André Julien
as Forestier
Nini Crépon
as Collard
Maxime Collion
as Gérard Petiot
Aurore Prieto
as Mme Guzik
André Chaumeau
as Célestin Nivelon
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- M.S. Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Petiot about?
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 w...
Who directed Dr. Petiot?
Dr. Petiot was directed by Christian de Chalonge.
How long is Dr. Petiot?
Dr. Petiot has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Dr. Petiot released?
Dr. Petiot was released on September 19, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dr. Petiot?
The main cast of Dr. Petiot includes Michel Serrault, Pierre Romans, Bérangère Bonvoisin, Zbigniew Horoks, Olivier Saladin.