Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Gavin MillarDirector
- James BrabazonScreenplay
- David HowardScreenplay
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
Stills
Themes
nobel peace prizehumanitarianfundraisingphilosopherhumanitarian workawareness campaigndocumentary filmanti-war activisthumanitarian aid