The Doctor Speaks Out
The Doctor Speaks Out

The Doctor Speaks Out

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1966
1h 26m
5.0(2 votes)
Drama

Overview

A serious Swiss melodrama/documentary about abortion, marketed as a sexy exploitation movie in the US. The film contains real medical footage.

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