Shock Treatment

1973 1h 31m FR

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 68

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Annie Girardot
Hélène
Alain Delon
Devilers
Robert Hirsch
Jérôme Savignat
Michel Duchaussoy
Bernard
Anna Gaylor
Denise
Jean-François Calvé
Me René Gassin
Guy Saint-Jean
The cafe owner
Lucienne Legrand
Lise de Riberolle

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alain Jessua
Writers: Alain Jessua
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alain Jessua, shot by Jacques Robin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hélène Plemiannikov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Annie Girardot and Alain Delon and Robert Hirsch carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070827 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alain Jessua directs. Jacques Robin behind the camera. Hélène Plemiannikov cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Alain Jessua, shot by Jacques Robin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Hélène Plemiannikov shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Annie Girardot and Alain Delon and Robert Hirsch carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0070827 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Released under 18 different titles around the world.