Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

2009•1h 54m•6.0/10

DramaComedyRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.0/10(4)

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.

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Production

Salinas Filmgesellschaft, Two Oceans Production (TOP), ARD

Language

DE

Status

Released

Release Date

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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