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Scalpel, Please (1986)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Miroslav MacháčekMiroslav MacháčekSurgeon
  • Photo of Jana BrejchováJana Brejchová
  • Photo of Barbara BrylskaBarbara BrylskaMed. assistant
  • Photo of Radoslav BrzobohatýRadoslav Brzobohatý
  • Photo of Ondřej PavelkaOndřej Pavelka
  • Photo of Jana KrausováJana Krausová
  • Photo of Emma ČernáEmma Černá
  • Photo of Daniel KrchoDaniel Krcho
  • Photo of Radovan LukavskýRadovan Lukavský
  • Photo of Věra GalatíkováVěra Galatíková

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