Docteur Petiot (played by Michel Serrault) is a protagonist in Dr. Petiot.
A Paris doctor who presents himself as eccentric but capable, treating patients and entertaining a child with absurd mathematical fantasies. In secret, he organizes escape routes to Buenos Aires, promises false papers and safe passage, and collects money from threatened families. His protection of Drezner and the postwar accusations of murder make him the central figure under investigation. Drezner (played by Pierre Romans) appears in Dr. Petiot.
A Jewish fugitive who has escaped from the Compiègne camp and is brought into Petiot's escape network. When he arrives saying the Gestapo is following him and targeting the network, Petiot angrily calls him a nuisance but hides and protects him. Their flight through occupied Paris exposes the danger surrounding both Drezner and Petiot. Georgette Petiot (played by Bérangère Bonvoisin) appears in Dr. Petiot.
Petiot's wife, who appears after the liberation of Paris when reports identify her husband as a murderer. She claims to have been completely ignorant of his crimes and activities. Her response offers a family perspective on the investigation surrounding Petiot, though the plot summary gives no further account of her role. Forestier (played by André Julien) appears in Dr. Petiot.
A contact who reports that some of Petiot's clients distrust him. Forestier says they believe Petiot's hands are dirty and question whether a doctor should take part in secret dealings. This warning introduces suspicion about Petiot's escape operation and contrasts with the confidence he shows to the families who pay him. Nathan Guzik (played by Zbigniew Horoks) appears in Dr. Petiot.
A person whose escape to Argentina is arranged by Petiot. Petiot reassures Mme Guzik that Nathan will reach Buenos Aires and send word using a secret code, making Nathan's promised departure part of the escape network's assurances. The summary does not describe Nathan's own actions or confirm what ultimately happens to him. Louis Rossignol (played by Axel Bogousslavsky) appears in Dr. Petiot.
A patient treated by Petiot in his Paris surgery. Petiot diagnoses him with a stomach ulcer and suggests that anxiety and the war are affecting his health. Rossignol's consultation establishes Petiot's public identity as a doctor amid the occupation, in contrast to his secret work arranging escapes. Mme Guzik (played by Aurore Prieto) appears in Dr. Petiot.
A family member concerned about Nathan Guzik's escape. Petiot reassures her that Nathan will reach Argentina and contact her through a secret code, using the promise to support confidence in his network. The summary does not establish whether Nathan completes the journey or whether Mme Guzik receives the promised message. Gérard Petiot (played by Maxime Collion) appears in Dr. Petiot.
Petiot's son, who is sent elsewhere to finish his education as Paris is liberated and accusations against his father emerge. The summary offers no further details about his knowledge of Petiot's activities or his relationship with the investigation, but his departure marks the consequences reaching the family.
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Characters
Docteur Petiot
(played by Michel Serrault) — protagonist
A Paris doctor who presents himself as eccentric but capable, treating patients and entertaining a child with absurd mathematical fantasies. In secret, he organizes escape routes to Buenos Aires, prom...
Drezner
(played by Pierre Romans) — supporting
A Jewish fugitive who has escaped from the Compiègne camp and is brought into Petiot's escape network. When he arrives saying the Gestapo is following him and targeting the network, Petiot angrily cal...
Georgette Petiot
(played by Bérangère Bonvoisin) — supporting
Petiot's wife, who appears after the liberation of Paris when reports identify her husband as a murderer. She claims to have been completely ignorant of his crimes and activities. Her response offers...
Forestier
(played by André Julien) — supporting
A contact who reports that some of Petiot's clients distrust him. Forestier says they believe Petiot's hands are dirty and question whether a doctor should take part in secret dealings. This warning i...
Nathan Guzik
(played by Zbigniew Horoks) — supporting
A person whose escape to Argentina is arranged by Petiot. Petiot reassures Mme Guzik that Nathan will reach Buenos Aires and send word using a secret code, making Nathan's promised departure part of t...
Louis Rossignol
(played by Axel Bogousslavsky) — supporting
A patient treated by Petiot in his Paris surgery. Petiot diagnoses him with a stomach ulcer and suggests that anxiety and the war are affecting his health. Rossignol's consultation establishes Petiot'...
Mme Guzik
(played by Aurore Prieto) — supporting
A family member concerned about Nathan Guzik's escape. Petiot reassures her that Nathan will reach Argentina and contact her through a secret code, using the promise to support confidence in his netwo...
Gérard Petiot
(played by Maxime Collion) — supporting
Petiot's son, who is sent elsewhere to finish his education as Paris is liberated and accusations against his father emerge. The summary offers no further details about his knowledge of Petiot's activ...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
