Albert Schweitzer
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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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Jeroen Krabbé
Albert Schweitzer
Known for
The Odyssey
The Fugitive
Barbara Hershey
Helene Schweitzer
Known for
Black Swan
Falling Down
Judith Godrèche
Thérèse Bourdin
Known for
The Spanish Apartment
The Man in the Iron Mask
Samuel West
Phil Figgis
Known for
Slow Horses
Darkest Hour
Jeanette Hain
Rhena Schweitzer
Known for
The Reader
Babylon Berlin
Patrice Naiambana
Louis Ngouta
Known for
Damsel
The Baby
Jonathan Firth
Dr. David Fuller
Known for
Anatomy of a Scandal
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
Armin Rohde
Albert Einstein
Known for
Run Lola Run
Contagion
Eleonore Weisgerber
Senior Nurse Anna
Known for
Ninja Assassin
The Space Between the Lines
Hans-Werner Meyer
Dr. Erik Hals
Known for
The Baader Meinhof Complex
Jennifer Ulrich
Nurse Susi Sandler
Known for
The Wave
Diaz - Don't Clean Up This Blood
Gavin Millar Director · James Brabazon Screenplay David Howard Screenplay
First release December 24, 2009 · Produced in Germany, South Africa · Languages English, German
Production
Salinas Filmgesellschaft
Production
Two Oceans Production (TOP)
Production
ARD
Production
Germany · South Africa
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Languages
Original title
Albert Schweitzer - Ein Leben für Afrika
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
English · German
Release dates
Germany · December 24, 2009
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Austria
January 6, 2010 · Theatrical
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