''The Medic'' (french: Le Toubib) is a 1979
French film
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directed by
Pierre Granier-Deferre
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His 1971 film ''Le Chat'' (The Cat) won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the 21st Berlin International Film Festival. His 196 ...
, adapted from the novel
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by
Jean Freustié
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.
Plot
The film is set during World War Three (portrayed as taking place in 1983) as battles take place between
Eastern
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and
Western
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forces. Behind the battle lines, in a medical unit, a surgeon falls in love with an idealistic nurse after an initially difficult meeting.
Cast
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Alain Delon as ''Jean-Marie Desprée''
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Véronique Jannot
Véronique Jannot (born 7 May 1957) is a French actress and singer. She was born in Annecy, Haute-Savoie.
Discography
Albums
*2012: ''Tout doux''
Singles
*1975: "L'Atlantique" (with Pierre Bachelet)
*1981: "Pause café"
*1982: "J'ai fait ...
as ''Harmony''
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Bernard Giraudeau as ''François''
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Francine Bergé
Francine Bergé (born 21 July 1938, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France) is a French film and stage actress.
Filmography
Theater
Awards
* 2018 - Prix du Brigadier d’honneur
* 2016 - Molière Award
The Molière Award recognises ...
as ''Marcia''
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Michel Auclair
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as ''Le patron''
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Catherine Lachens
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as ''Zoa''
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Bernard Le Coq as ''Gérôme''
References
External links
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1979 films
1979 drama films
Films directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre
Films produced by Alain Delon
Films set in the future
1970s French-language films
French war films
War romance films
Films scored by Philippe Sarde
1970s French films
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