The Doctor Speaks Out(1966)
The most important and informative film of the decade.
A serious Swiss melodrama/documentary about abortion, marketed as a sexy exploitation movie in the US. The film contains real medical footage.
Movie: The Doctor Speaks Out
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Dr. Diener
Frau Sidler
Herr Sidler
Frau Maurer
Frau Somazzi
Dr. Manfred Maurer
Professor
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A serious Swiss melodrama/documentary about abortion, marketed as a sexy exploitation movie in the US. The film contains real medical footage.
Release Date
1966-06-09
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5
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The most important and informative film of the decade.
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