Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

114 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Dec. 24, 2009

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.

Albert Schweitzer

114 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Dec. 24, 2009

Albert Schweitzer
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.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers ARD, Two Oceans Production (TOP), Salinas Filmgesellschaft
Original title Albert Schweitzer - Ein Leben für Afrika
Directors Gavin Millar
Writers James Brabazon, David Howard

Cast

Jeroen Krabbé

as Albert Schweitzer

Barbara Hershey

as Helene Schweitzer

Judith Godrèche

as Thérèse Bourdin

Samuel West

as Phil Figgis

Jeanette Hain

as Rhena Schweitzer

Patrice Naiambana

as Louis Ngouta

Jonathan Firth

as Dr. David Fuller

Armin Rohde

as Albert Einstein

Eleonore Weisgerber

as Senior Nurse Anna

Hans-Werner Meyer

as Dr. Erik Hals

Jennifer Ulrich

as Nurse Susi Sandler