One Against the World
Synopsis
This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Zinnemann
- Screenplay & Story
- Doane R. Hoag, Barney Gerard
- Original Score
- C. Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- One Against the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Zinnemann
Doane R. Hoag, Barney Gerard
C. Bakaleinikoff
Albert Akst
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Zinnemann
Director
Doane R. Hoag
Writer
Albert Akst
Editor
John Nesbitt
Producer
C. Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Against the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Against the World about?
This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.
Who directed One Against the World?
One Against the World was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
Who stars in One Against the World?
The principal cast of One Against the World includes Jonathan Hale, John Nesbitt, Harold Goodwin, Claire McDowell, Charles Middleton.
When was One Against the World released and how long is it?
One Against the World was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for One Against the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Against the World was composed by C. Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Against the World?
One Against the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).