Dr. Schweitzer (1952)

5.2/10 • 95 min • Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

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

André Wasley

Jean Yanne

(uncredited)

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