Albert Schweitzer (2009)

Name: Albert Schweitzer
Director: Gavin Millar
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2009-12-24
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Cast: Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Hershey, Judith Godrèche, Samuel West

Drama Comedy Romance

Director: Gavin Millar

Cast: Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Hershey, Judith Godrèche, Samuel West

Runtime114 min

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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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Directed by Gavin Millar, the 2009 film Albert Schweitzer offers a thoughtful, humorous look at the renowned philosopher and physician, with standout performances from Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Hershey, and Samuel West that bring this compelling real-life story to life.

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Albert Schweitzer is a 1957 American biographical documentary about Albert Schweitzer directed by Jerome Hill. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for 1958.