Dr. Petiot

– A true story shot in a German Impressionistic style. In France during the Nazi occupation, Dr. Petio..

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Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
1990
Original Name:
Docteur Petiot
Dr. Petiot (1990) - Also known as Docteur Petiot

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.

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Dr. Petiot (1990) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Sep 1990

Language:

French

Director:

Christian de Chalonge

Writer:

Dominique Garnier, Christian de Chalonge

Main Actors:

Michel Serrault, Pierre Romans, Bérangère Bonvoisin, Zbigniew Horoks

Plot:

Based on the real life of Dr. Marcel Petiot: During world war II Petiot, an MD living in occupied Paris, promised to help wealthy Jewish people among his patients to flee occupied France for Spain. Instead, he drugged them and burnt their bodies in his home, while stealing their valuables. After the Liberation of France, he was condemned to death.

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10