One Against the World poster

One Against the World

8.0193911mNR

History

This short film presents the story of Dr. Ephraim McDowell, who came under scrutiny for his pioneering of surgical practices.

Directed by Fred Zinnemann

CAST

The people behind the story

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan HaleDr. Ephraim McDowell

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John NesbittNarrator (voice)

Harold Goodwin

Harold GoodwinTom Crawford (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowellJane Todd Crawford (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Charles MiddletonMr. Crumley (uncredited)

Dick Rich

Dick RichSol Rakes (uncredited)