Medecin Malgre Lui

France, 1964

Film
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Argan, a hypochondriac who coughs constantly to impress upon his family and physicians the gravity of his condition. So concerned is Argan for his health that he resolves his daughter must marry a medical student, thereby ensuring he has a doctor near him at all times.

Credits: Director, Francois Gir ; photography, Robert Juillard ; music, Dominique Paladilhe.
Cast: Jean-Pierre Darras, Rosy Varte, Claude Nicot, G. Audoubert, Herve Sand, Dora Doll, Giani Esposito.

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Credits

director

Francois Gir

Duration

01:30:00:00

Production places
France
Production dates
1964

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

X000422

Language

French

Subject category

Foreign language films

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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