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Scalpel, Please

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★ 7.3 (7 votes) | 1986 | 1h 54m
Drama
Overview

A psychological drama exploring the notion of the doctor as a moral authority, who within the framework of their everyday work must face questions of life and death. The film is adapted from a novel by Valja Stýblová, in which the author draws upon her personal experiences as a former neurosurgeon. The protagonist of this drama is an ageing professor, based at a Prague neurological clinic, who is haunted by issues concerning his own principles and values, and also by the case of a young patient, Víťa, afflicted with an inoperable tumour.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date March 1, 1986
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production Filmové studio Barrandov

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