The Case of Dr. Laurent_
A Paris-based doctor tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.
Starring
Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Case of Dr. Laurent was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
A Paris-based doctor tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear...
The Case of Dr. Laurent is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Jean Gabin
le docteur Laurent
Nicole Courcel
Francine Payot
Silvia Monfort
Catherine Loubet
Henri Arius
le docteur Bastide
Antoine Balpêtré
le docteur René Vanolle
Georges Lannes
le docteur Ripert
Michel Barbey
André Loubet
MD
Marcel Daxely
Simonet
Yvonne Gamy
Mme Bigeot, la sage-femme
RB
Riri Berty
Mme Simonet
Mag-Avril
Céline
Lucien Callamand
M. Bertrand - le directeur de l'école
Jacques Josselin
M. Roux
MM
Marthe Marty
La mère de Franchine
Germaine de France
Mme Vanolli
R
Raymone
La mère Loubet
Orane Demazis
La veuve Escalin
Henri-Jacques Huet
Antonin Escallin
Viviane Méry
Une habitante
LD
Luce Dassas
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What is The Case of Dr. Laurent about?
A Paris-based doctor tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.
How long is The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The Case of Dr. Laurent has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The cast of The Case of Dr. Laurent includes Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort, Henri Arius, Antoine Balpêtré.
What is the rating of The Case of Dr. Laurent?
The Case of Dr. Laurent has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama