Perfectionist (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1951, Perfectionist is a drama film directed by Yves Ciampi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Louis Delage is a kidney transplant specialist. He is so good in his field that his peers nickname him the "great man". But one day, one of his patients die during surgery and Delage starts doubting. Is he actually such a great man? To fight desperation he decides to take in the deceased child while devoting more time to Florence, his hitherto neglected wife.
Who’s in it. Perfectionist stars Pierre Fresnay as Professor Louis Delage, Renée Devillers as Florence Delage, Claire Duhamel as Catherine Delage and Marcel André as Doctor Charles Tannard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Perfectionist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perfectionist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perfectionist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perfectionist (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perfectionist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Perfectionist worth watching?
- Perfectionist holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Perfectionist?
- Perfectionist stars Pierre Fresnay, Renée Devillers, Claire Duhamel, Marcel André and Nadine Alari.
- When was Perfectionist released?
- Perfectionist was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.