Scalpel, Please (1986)

  • NR
  • 01/16/1986 (XC)
  • Drama
  • 1h 54m

Theoretical chance is not enough...

Overview

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.

Jiří Svoboda

Director, Screenplay

Valja Stýblová

Novel

Cast

Miroslav Macháček's headshot

Miroslav Macháček

Surgeon
Jana Brejchová's headshot

Jana Brejchová

Barbara Brylska's headshot

Barbara Brylska

Med. assistant
Radoslav Brzobohatý's headshot

Radoslav Brzobohatý

Ondřej Pavelka's headshot

Ondřej Pavelka

Jana Krausová's headshot

Jana Krausová

Emma Černá's headshot

Emma Černá

Daniel Krcho's headshot

Daniel Krcho

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