The Only Witness

The Only Witness

1973 · 113 min · Drama, TV Movie

The famous surgeon academician Saburova decided on a very difficult operation with her own method developed at the time. Professor Sadovnikov revealed the bitter truth to Saburova - various symposiums, meetings and meetings distanced her from practical surgery, and it would be more correct to entrust the operation to another doctor. A domineering person by nature, Saburova met her colleague's advice as a grievous offense, but soon found the strength to admit that he was right.

Directed by Viktor Stanitsyn

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