Sept morts sur ordonnance (1975)

Dir: Jacques Rouffio Drama stars 3

Overview

Sept morts sur ordonnance is a French film first released in 1975, directed by Jacques Rouffio. The film stars Michel Piccoli, Gérard Depardieu, Jane Birkin, Marina Vlady and Charles Vanel. It has also been released under the title: Bestial Quartet. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

Synopsis

Dr Pierre Losseray works at a clinic in a French provincial town and is married to the lovely Muriel. When he suffers a heart attack, his rivals are quick to exploit the situation. Dr Breze advises Pierre that he must give up his practice, warning him that his next heart attack could be fatal. Pierre ignores this advice but then he learns that, ten years before, Breze managed to destroy the reputation of another doctor...
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Credits

Director: Jacques Rouffio
Script: Jean-Louis Chevrier, Georges Conchon, Jacques Rouffio, Lola Salvador
Photo: Andréas Winding
Music: Philippe Sarde
Cast: Michel Piccoli (Dr Pierre Losseray), Gérard Depardieu (Dr Jean-Pierre Berg), Jane Birkin (Jane Berg), Marina Vlady (Muriel Losseray), Charles Vanel (Old Brézé), Michel Auclair (Dr Mathy), Monique Mélinand (Mrs. Giret), Antonio Ferrandis (Le commissaire Giret), Coline Serreau (Mrs. Mauvagne), Georg Marischka (Paul Brézé), José María Prada (Simon Mauvagne), Karl Schönböck (Joseph Brézé), Etienne Draber (Robert Brézé), Guy de Belleval (Henri Chantin-Brézé), Elisabeth Strauss (Madame Robert Brézé)
Country: France
Language: French
Runtime: 105 min
Aka: Bestial Quartet

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