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Shock Treatment

1973-01-18 · 91 min · ★ 6.4

Thriller · Crime · Drama

Hélène Masson visits her friend Gérôme Savignat in the isolated rejuvenation clinic owned by Dr. Devilers and his partner Dr. Berbard. But after a series of tragic events, Hélène goes further in her investigation of the clinic.

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Directors
Alain Jessua
Production companies
Belstar Productions, A.J. Films
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Annie GirardotAnnie GirardotHélène
Alain DelonAlain DelonDevilers
Robert HirschRobert HirschJérôme Savignat
Michel DuchaussoyMichel DuchaussoyBernard
Anna GaylorAnna GaylorDenise
Jean-François CalvéJean-François CalvéMe René Gassin
Guy Saint-JeanGuy Saint-JeanThe cafe owner
Lucienne LegrandLucienne LegrandLise de Riberolle
Gabriel CattandGabriel CattandProsecutor of Boissiere
Anne-Marie DeschodtAnne-Marie DeschodtHenriette Lussac
Nicole GuedenNicole GuedenThe cafe owner's wife
Jurandir CraveiroManoel
Joao Pareira LopezJoão
Alvaro Luis Carrasquinha
Jeanne ColletinJeanne ColletinCamille Giovanelli
Robert PartyRobert PartyColonel de Riberolles
Jean RoquelJean RoquelMarcel Lussac
Roger MuniRoger MuniPaul Giovanelli
Jean LeuvraisCommissioner
Salvino Di Pietra

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