One Against the World(1939)
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.
One Against the World (1939) is a history film directed by Fred Zinnemann, released on August 19, 1939 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Jonathan Hale, John Nesbitt, Harold Goodwin and Claire McDowell. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Zinnemann
- Writers:
- Doane R. Hoag, Barney Gerard
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Composer:
- C. Bakaleinikoff
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
One Against the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonathan Hale
as Dr. Ephraim McDowell
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Harold Goodwin
as Tom Crawford (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
as Jane Todd Crawford (uncredited)
Charles Middleton
as Mr. Crumley (uncredited)
Dick Rich
as Sol Rakes (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, written by Doane R. Hoag and Barney Gerard, produced by John Nesbitt.
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One Against the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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One Against the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in One Against the World?
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The main cast of One Against the World (1939) includes Jonathan Hale, John Nesbitt, Harold Goodwin, Claire McDowell and Charles Middleton. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Against the World released?
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One Against the World was released on August 19, 1939 and runs for 11m.
Is One Against the World worth watching?
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One Against the World (1939) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.