Les Anneaux de Bicêtre

Jan 5, 1977

1h 38m

★ 10.0

Overview

At fifty, René Maugras has lost everything. This wealthy press boss fell into a coma and was rushed to hospital. He has since emerged from his worrying state of health but remains unable to move and communicate. He must also begin rehabilitation, which turns out to be particularly humiliating. Fortunately for him there is Blanche, his nurse, who surrounds him with affection. Blanche takes her case to heart.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Maugras

Michel Bouquet

Blanche

Claude Jade

Besson

Bernard Dhéran

Lina

Dani

Andoire

Gérard Buhr

Gaston Gobet

Jean-Pierre Castaldi

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