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Dr. Petiot

1990 · 102 min · Director: Christian de Chalonge

Dr. Petiot (1990) is a crime drama, directed by Christian de Chalonge. It stars Michel Serrault and Pierre Romans. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Dr. Petiot Is 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 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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What is Dr. Petiot about?

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

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How long is Dr. Petiot?

Dr. Petiot runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did Dr. Petiot come out?

Dr. Petiot was released in 1990.

Who directed Dr. Petiot?

Dr. Petiot was directed by Christian de Chalonge.

Who stars in Dr. Petiot?

Dr. Petiot stars Michel Serrault, Pierre Romans, Bérangère Bonvoisin, Zbigniew Horoks.

What is Dr. Petiot's rating?

Dr. Petiot holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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