Documentary ·History · France · 1957 · 1h 21m

Albert Schweitzer

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Director
Jerome Hill
Cast
Fredric March as Albert Schweitzer (voice) Albert Schweitzer as Self (archive footage) Burgess Meredith as Narrator (voice) Phillip Eckert as Young Albert Schweitzer Adele Woytt as Albert Schweitzer's Mother Helene Schweitzer as Self
Crew
Julia Knowlton — Editor Henry A. Sundquist — Editor Luke Bennett — Editor Jerome Hill — Producer
Tagline

His own intimate, revealing life story!

Synopsis

This biographical docudrama traces the life of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, from his birth in Alsace, up to the age of 30 when he made the decision to go to French Equatorial Africa and build his jungle hospital. The latter half of the film encompasses a full day in the hospital-village, following the octogenarian Samaritan in his daily rounds.

Trailer Albert Schweitzer — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
doctorafricandocudramanobel peace prizegrandsonhumanitarianphilosopherhumanitarian workhistorical reinterpretationcharity hospitalanti-colonialismlife and career
Key Collaborators
Jerome Hill Director Julia Knowlton Editor Henry A. Sundquist Editor Luke Bennett Editor Jerome Hill Producer
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