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THE TESTAMENT OF DR. CORDELIER

Le testament du Docteur Cordelier

Directed by Jean Renoir
France, 1959
Drama, Horror, TV Movie
  • 9292 minutes

Synopsis

Maître Joly becomes concerned when his friend, Dr. Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a violent stranger, Monsieur Opale. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend’s behaviour.

Synopsis

Maître Joly becomes concerned when his friend, Dr. Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a violent stranger, Monsieur Opale. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend’s behaviour.