France / Nov 14, 1952 / U
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Il est minuit, docteur Schweitzer |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Nordia Films |
| Release date | 14 novembre 1952 |
| Production | Louis Brunet |
| Writer | André Legrand, André Haguet, Gilbert Cesbron |
| Editing | Charles Bretoneiche |
| Cinematography | Lucien Joulin |
| Assistant directors | André Haguet |
| Camera operators | Lucien Joulin |
| Additional photography | Lucien Joulin |
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| Production design | Roland Quignon |
| Art direction | Roland Quignon |
| Set decoration | Roland Quignon |
| Music | Maurice-Paul Guillot, Julien Coutelier |
| Sound | Julien Coutelier, Maurice-Paul Guillot |
| Costume design | Frédéric Junker, Rosine Delamare |
| Makeup | Frédéric Junker, Rosine Delamare |
| Hairstyling | Frédéric Junker, Rosine Delamare |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Netherlands / Dec 19, 1952
Austria / Jan 01, 1953
Germany / Jan 14, 1953
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Belgium / Jan 16, 1953
Finland / Dec 11, 1953
Uruguay / Aug 05, 1958
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