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Dr. Knock

Original title: Knock
  • 1951
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
696
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Louis Jouvet in Dr. Knock (1951)
FrenchComedy

Saint-Maurice, a peaceful village, had a thriving doctor's practice until Dr. Parpalaid retired. Knock, a genius, convinced everyone of their illness, leading to a fortune and a large hospit... Read allSaint-Maurice, a peaceful village, had a thriving doctor's practice until Dr. Parpalaid retired. Knock, a genius, convinced everyone of their illness, leading to a fortune and a large hospital, bringing prosperity to the village.Saint-Maurice, a peaceful village, had a thriving doctor's practice until Dr. Parpalaid retired. Knock, a genius, convinced everyone of their illness, leading to a fortune and a large hospital, bringing prosperity to the village.

  • Director
    • Guy Lefranc
  • Writers
    • Jules Romains
    • Georges Neveux
  • Stars
    • Louis Jouvet
    • Jean Brochard
    • Pierre Renoir
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    696
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Guy Lefranc
    • Writers
      • Jules Romains
      • Georges Neveux
    • Stars
      • Louis Jouvet
      • Jean Brochard
      • Pierre Renoir
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast22

    Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet
    • Docteur Knock
    Jean Brochard
    Jean Brochard
    • Docteur Albert Parpalaid
    Pierre Renoir
    Pierre Renoir
    • Le pharmacien Mousquet
    Pierre Bertin
    Pierre Bertin
    • L'instituteur Bernard
    Marguerite Pierry
    • Mme Pons, la dame en violet
    Jean Carmet
    Jean Carmet
    • Le premier gars
    Yves Deniaud
    • Le tambour de ville
    Mireille Perrey
    Mireille Perrey
    • Mme Rémy
    Jane Marken
    Jane Marken
    • Mme Parpalaid
    Geneviève Morel
    • La dame en noir
    Bernadette Lange
    • Mariette
    André Dalibert
    André Dalibert
    • Le deuxième gars
    • (as A. Dalibert)
    Pierre Duncan
    • Le livreur
    Paul Faivre
    • Le maire Michalon
    Sylvain
    • Un chauffeur
    Madeleine Barbulée
    • Une infirmière
    • (uncredited)
    Jean Berton
    • Le chef de gare
    • (uncredited)
    Marius David
    • Bit part
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Guy Lefranc
    • Writers
      • Jules Romains
      • Georges Neveux
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

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    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The play was premiered in 1923 at the Comédie des Champs-Elysées with Louis Jouvet already playing Knock.
    • Connections
      Remade as Knock (2017)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 21, 1951 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Knock läßt bitten
    • Filming locations
      • Neauphle-Le-Château, Yvelines, France(Exterior)
    • Production company
      • Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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