Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer

Movie·2009·1h 54m

Albert Schweitzer

Directed By

Gavin Millar

Country

Germany

Language

German

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The Story

Original title: Albert Schweitzer - Ein Leben für Afrika

1949 the early years of the Cold War. Albert Schweitzer has become one of the most admired men in the world. The "jungle doctor" Albert Schweitzer tells the story of a philosopher and physician who promoted peace during the Cold War, built a hospital in what is now Gabon and proved stronger than the CIA.

Written By

David Howard, James Brabazon

Producer

Alexander Thies, Charles A. Seiller

Themes

nobel peace prizehumanitarianfundraisingphilosopherhumanitarian workawareness campaigndocumentary filmanti-war activisthumanitarian aid

Production House

Salinas Filmgesellschaft
Two Oceans Production (TOP)
ARD

Audience Score

60%

4 votes

Skip14%
Timepass32%
Go for it36%
Perfection18%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Jeroen Krabbé

Jeroen Krabbé

Albert Schweitzer

Barbara Hershey

Barbara Hershey

Helene Schweitzer

Judith Godrèche

Judith Godrèche

Thérèse Bourdin

Samuel West

Samuel West

Phil Figgis

Jeanette Hain

Jeanette Hain

Rhena Schweitzer

Patrice Naiambana

Patrice Naiambana

Louis Ngouta

Jonathan Firth

Jonathan Firth

Dr. David Fuller

Armin Rohde

Armin Rohde

Albert Einstein

Eleonore Weisgerber

Eleonore Weisgerber

Senior Nurse Anna

Hans-Werner Meyer

Hans-Werner Meyer

Dr. Erik Hals

Jennifer Ulrich

Jennifer Ulrich

Nurse Susi Sandler

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Crew

David Howard

Screenplay

Gavin Millar

Gavin Millar

Director

James Brabazon

Screenplay

Alexander Thies

Producer

Charles A. Seiller

Executive Producer

Eliza Mellor

Producer

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