Dr. Schweitzer (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, Dr. Schweitzer is a drama film directed by André Haguet, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dr. Schweitzer stars Pierre Fresnay as Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Raymond Rouleau as Le commandant Lieuvin, Jean Debucourt as Le père Charles and André Valmy as L'administrateur Leblanc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Dr. Schweitzer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Schweitzer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Schweitzer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Schweitzer (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Schweitzer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Schweitzer worth watching?
- Dr. Schweitzer holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Schweitzer?
- Dr. Schweitzer stars Pierre Fresnay, Raymond Rouleau, Jean Debucourt, André Valmy and Jeanne Moreau.
- When was Dr. Schweitzer released?
- Dr. Schweitzer was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.