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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.

Top Cast

  • Jeroen Krabbé

    Jeroen Krabbé

    Albert Schweitzer

  • Barbara Hershey

    Barbara Hershey

    Helene Schweitzer

  • Judith Godrèche

    Judith Godrèche

    Thérèse Bourdin

  • Samuel West

    Samuel West

    Phil Figgis

  • Jeanette Hain

    Jeanette Hain

    Rhena Schweitzer

  • Patrice Naiambana

    Patrice Naiambana

    Louis Ngouta

  • Jonathan Firth

    Jonathan Firth

    Dr. David Fuller

  • Armin Rohde

    Armin Rohde

    Albert Einstein

  • Eleonore Weisgerber

    Eleonore Weisgerber

    Senior Nurse Anna

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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