Dr. Schweitzer
5.5
In 1912, the Alsatian Albert Schweitzer, missionary doctor and musician, goes to Gabon, a French colony, to fight malaria, which is ravaging the population. Administrator Leblanc takes a dim view of his arrival. But Albert can count on the devoted Marie Winter and Father Charles to assist him in his task.
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Pierre Fresnay
Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Known for
Le Corbeau
Grand Illusion
Raymond Rouleau
Le commandant Lieuvin
Also in
Paris Frills
The Scheming Women
Jean Debucourt
Le père Charles
Known for
The Fall of the House of Usher
The Earrings of Madame de...
André Valmy
L'administrateur Leblanc
Known for
Ulysses 31
Manon
Jeanne Moreau
Marie Winter
Known for
Jules and Jim
Elevator to the Gallows
Georges Chamarat
Le professeur
Known for
The Wing or the Thigh?
Diabolique
Michel Marsay
Jean
Also in
The Wolf of the Malveneurs
Marie-Martine
Jean Lanier
Monsieur Cristal
Known for
Last Year at Marienbad
My New Partner
Jany Vallières
Madame Cristal
Also in
Papa, Mama, the Maid and I
Une fille épatante
Candy Well
Joseph
No other roles listed
Soumah Mangué
Abdoulaye Dramé
Also in
A Few Hours of Spring
André Haguet Director · André Legrand Writer Gilbert Cesbron Author
First release November 14, 1952 · Produced in France · Original title Il est minuit, docteur Schweitzer
Production
Nordia Films
Production
France
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Languages
Original title
Il est minuit, docteur Schweitzer
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · November 14, 1952
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Austria
January 1, 1953 · Theatrical
Belgium
January 16, 1953 · Theatrical
Finland
December 11, 1953 · Theatrical
Germany
January 14, 1953 · Theatrical
Netherlands
December 19, 1952 · Theatrical
Uruguay
August 5, 1958 · Theatrical
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