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![Scalpel, Please](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/iRyylq0JEVZxBoe1hRcmVy2kdsZ.jpg)
Scalpel, Please
A psychological drama exploring the notion of the doctor as a moral authority, who within the framework of their everyday work must face questions of life and death. The film is adapted from a novel by Valja Stýblová, in which the author draws upon her personal experiences as a former neurosurgeon. The protagonist of this drama is an ageing professor, based at a Prague neurological clinic, who is haunted by issues concerning his own principles and values, and also by the case of a young patient, Víťa, afflicted with an inoperable tumour.
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Scalpel, Please
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1985
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
User Score
73%
Original Title
Skalpel, prosím
Production Companies
Filmové studio Barrandov
Director
Jiří Svoboda
Description
A psychological drama exploring the notion of the doctor as a moral authority, who within the framework of their everyday work must face questions of life and death. The film is adapted from a novel by Valja Stýblová, in which the author draws upon her personal experiences as a former neurosurgeon. The protagonist of this drama is an ageing professor, based at a Prague neurological clinic, who is haunted by issues concerning his own principles and values, and also by the case of a young patient, Víťa, afflicted with an inoperable tumour.
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