Overview
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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Music
Music by Colin Towns
Details
- Director
- Writers
- James BrabazonScreenplay
- David HowardScreenplay
- Original title
- Albert Schweitzer - Ein Leben für Afrika
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 24, 2009
- Original language
- German
- Countries
- Germany, South Africa
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Cast
Jeroen KrabbéAlbert Schweitzer
Barbara HersheyHelene Schweitzer
Judith GodrècheThérèse Bourdin
Samuel WestPhil Figgis
Jeanette HainRhena Schweitzer
Patrice NaiambanaLouis Ngouta
Jonathan FirthDr. David Fuller
Armin RohdeAlbert Einstein
Eleonore WeisgerberSenior Nurse Anna
Hans-Werner MeyerDr. Erik Hals
Jennifer UlrichNurse Susi Sandler
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