Dr. Schweitzer
Il est minuit, docteur Schweitzer
Synopsis
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
Raymond Rouleau
Le commandant Lieuvin
Jean Debucourt
Le père Charles
André Valmy
L'administrateur Leblanc
Jeanne Moreau
Marie Winter
Georges Chamarat
Le professeur
Michel Marsay
Jean
Jean Lanier
Monsieur Cristal
Jany Vallières
Madame Cristal
Candy Well
Joseph
Soumah Mangué
Abdoulaye Dramé
André Wasley
Marie Winter
Roger Bontemps
(uncredited)
Jean Brunel
(uncredited)
Jean Yanne
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Haguet
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Cesbron, André Legrand, André Haguet
- Original Score
- Maurice-Paul Guillot
- Original Title
- Il est minuit, docteur Schweitzer
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Nordia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Haguet
Gilbert Cesbron, André Legrand, André Haguet
Maurice-Paul Guillot
Lucien Joulin
Charles Bretoneiche
Louis Brunet
Department Leadership Roster
André Haguet
Director
Lucien Joulin
Director of Photography
Frédéric Junker
Costume Design
Roland Quignon
Production Design
Rosine Delamare
Costume Design
André Legrand
Writer
André Haguet
Writer
Louis Brunet
Producer
Charles Bretoneiche
Editor
Maurice-Paul Guillot
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schweitzer
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What is Dr. Schweitzer about?
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.
Who directed Dr. Schweitzer?
Dr. Schweitzer was directed by André Haguet.
Who stars in Dr. Schweitzer?
The principal cast of Dr. Schweitzer includes Pierre Fresnay, Raymond Rouleau, Jean Debucourt, André Valmy, Jeanne Moreau.
When was Dr. Schweitzer released and how long is it?
Dr. Schweitzer was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Schweitzer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Schweitzer was composed by Maurice-Paul Guillot.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Schweitzer?
Dr. Schweitzer holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).