Scalpel, Please

Scalpel, Please (1986)

Skalpel, prosím

Theoretical chance is not enough...

An aging professor at a Prague neurological clinic is forced to confront his personal values and the harsh boundaries of medical science. Already burdened by the ultimate questions of life and death, his ethical convictions are put to the test by Víťa, a young patient with an inoperable tumor.

Date of release
1986-03-01
TMDB
7.6 / 10 (8)
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
Director
Jiří Svoboda

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

Scalpel, Please is a 1985 Czech psychological drama film directed by Jiří Svoboda. It was entered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival. The film was selected as the Czechoslovakia entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 58th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

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