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
James Brabazon, David Howard
Producer
Charles A. Seiller, Alexander Thies
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Jeroen Krabbé
Albert Schweitzer
Barbara Hershey
Helene Schweitzer
Judith Godrèche
Thérèse Bourdin
Samuel West
Phil Figgis
Jeanette Hain
Rhena Schweitzer
Patrice Naiambana
Louis Ngouta
Jonathan Firth
Dr. David Fuller
Armin Rohde
Albert Einstein
Eleonore Weisgerber
Senior Nurse Anna
Hans-Werner Meyer
Dr. Erik Hals
Jennifer Ulrich
Nurse Susi Sandler
// crew
Crew
Charles A. Seiller
Executive Producer
Alexander Thies
Producer
James Brabazon
Screenplay
David Howard
Screenplay
Gavin Millar
Director
Eliza Mellor
Producer
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