Scalpel, Please
Directed by Jiří Svoboda1985 1h 54mDrama
7.87.3
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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Skalpel, prosím was released on January 1, 1985.
Skalpel, prosím was directed by Jiří Svoboda.
Skalpel, prosím has a runtime of 1 hr 54 min.
Skalpel, prosím was produced by Petr Čapek, František Vláčil ml., Hana Jarošová, Josef Štambach.
The key characters in Skalpel, prosím are Surgeon (Miroslav Macháček), Jana Brejchová, Med. assistant (Barbara Brylska).
Skalpel, prosím is a Drama film.
Skalpel, prosím has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10.