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  • Cancer (1972)
  • 90 min | Drama
Cancer (1972)
90 min | Drama

David, a double bass player, learns in the lobby of the hospital that his mother has cancer and only has two months to live. Annihilated by the news, he decides not to tell her the truth and to act as if nothing was the matter. Back home ...See moreDavid, a double bass player, learns in the lobby of the hospital that his mother has cancer and only has two months to live. Annihilated by the news, he decides not to tell her the truth and to act as if nothing was the matter. Back home he takes care of her, with the silent help of his wife. Unaware of the gravity of her condition, David's mother sifts through her memories and eagerly waits until she is better. One day, David, who has had enough of lying to her, confesses that she is condemned by cancer. From now on, they will be as one to fight the illness. Written by Guy Bellinger See less
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Apr 7, 1972 (France)

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23 cast members
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Sami Frey
David David   See fewer
Lila Kedrova
La mère de David La mère de David   See fewer
Anne Deleuze
Cécile Cécile   See fewer
Maurice Garrel
Le docteur Renard Le docteur Renard   See fewer
Noëlle Leiris
Denise, l'infirmière Denise, l'infirmière   See fewer
Jean Aron
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Janine Souchon
Actress (as Jeannine Souchon) Actress (as Jeannine Souchon)   See fewer
Nadine Young
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