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Albert Schweitzer

2009-12-24 · 114 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy · Romance

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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Directors
Gavin Millar
Production companies
Salinas Filmgesellschaft, Two Oceans Production (TOP), ARD
Countries
Germany, South Africa
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeroen KrabbéJeroen KrabbéAlbert Schweitzer
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyHelene Schweitzer
Judith GodrècheJudith GodrècheThérèse Bourdin
Samuel WestSamuel WestPhil Figgis
Jeanette HainJeanette HainRhena Schweitzer
Patrice NaiambanaPatrice NaiambanaLouis Ngouta
Jonathan FirthJonathan FirthDr. David Fuller
Armin RohdeArmin RohdeAlbert Einstein
Eleonore WeisgerberEleonore WeisgerberSenior Nurse Anna
Hans-Werner MeyerHans-Werner MeyerDr. Erik Hals
Jennifer UlrichJennifer UlrichNurse Susi Sandler

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