The Healer (1953)
Overview
Pierre Laurent, a former doctor, has established himself as a renowned healer in Brittany. A young girl, Isabelle, who follows his results with admiration, declares her love for him and becomes engaged. The reactions of his former colleagues bring Pierre before the courts. A misunderstanding with Isabelle thwarts the wedding plans. Later, the young girl, suffering from a brain tumor, allows herself to be cured by the healer. Pierre does not cure her, but leads her to her death without suffering.
Cast
Jean Marais
Pierre Lachaux dit « Monsieur Laurent »
Danièle Delorme
Isabelle Dancey
Maurice Ronet
André Turenne
Dieter Borsche
Docteur Jean Scheffer
Jean Murat
Professeur Chataignier
Jean Galland
Michel Boëldieu
Pierre Mondy
Robert, assistant de Laurent
Jim Gérald
Virolet, le rebouteux
Colette Régis
Louise Mériadec
Renée Passeur
La comtesse
Anne Carrère
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