Overview
Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Details
Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Director
Jean Renoir
Production Countries
FR
Spoken Languages
French
Production Companies
Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française
Original Title
Le Testament du docteur Cordelier
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