Dr. Petiot

1990•1h 42m•

★6.4(39 ratings)

CrimeDramaHistory

Overview

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.

Director

Christian de Chalonge

Writers

Dominique Garnier, Christian de Chalonge

Watchlist

Main Cast

Michel Serrault

Docteur Petiot

Pierre Romans

Drezner

Bérangère Bonvoisin

Georgette Petiot

Zbigniew Horoks

Nathan Guzik

Olivier Saladin

Dr. Petiot

1990•1h 42m•

★6.4(39 ratings)

CrimeDramaHistory

Overview

Director

Christian de Chalonge

Writers

Dominique Garnier, Christian de Chalonge

Watchlist

Main Cast

Michel Serrault

Docteur Petiot

Pierre Romans

Drezner

Bérangère Bonvoisin

Georgette Petiot

Zbigniew Horoks

Nathan Guzik

Olivier Saladin

Full Crew

Music & Sound

Sound: Jean-Pierre Duret
Sound: Marie-Jeanne Wyckmans
Original Music Composer: Michel Portal
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Vincent Arnardi

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Patrick Blossier

Editing

Editor: Anita Fernández

Art Direction

Production Design: Yves Brover-Rabinovici

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Corinne Jorry
Hairstylist: Jean-Charles Bachelier
Makeup Artist: Catherine Demesmeaker

Did You Know?

The original title is "Docteur Petiot" (FR).

The runtime is 102 minutes (1h 42m).

The film was directed by Christian de Chalonge.

The screenplay was written by Dominique Garnier and Christian de Chalonge.

The score was composed by Michel Portal.

Cinematography was handled by Patrick Blossier.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0099446.

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Rating

6.4/10

Average

39 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Docteur Petiot

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

Language:

Français

Country of Origin:

France

Production Companies:

M.S. Productions

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Dr. Petiot

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

Michel Serrault

Pierre Romans

Bérangère Bonvoisin

Zbigniew Horoks

Olivier Saladin

Dr. Petiot

Overview

Director

Writers

Main Cast

Michel Serrault

Pierre Romans

Bérangère Bonvoisin

Zbigniew Horoks

Olivier Saladin

André Julien

Nini Crépon

Maxime Collion

Aurore Prieto

André Chaumeau

Axel Bogousslavsky

Maryline Even

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