Seven Deaths by Prescription

Seven Deaths by Prescription

1975 · 106 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Thriller

Dr. Brézé and his sons, all surgeons with limited abilities fight any competition on their sector with all means.

Directed by Jacques Rouffio · Written by Georges Conchon

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