Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

6.0IMDb Score
Released:2009-12-24
Duration:114 min
Director:Gavin Millar
Actors:Jeroen Krabbé, Barbara Hershey, Judith Godrèche, Samuel West, Jeanette Hain
Production:Salinas Filmgesellschaft, Two Oceans Production (TOP), ARD

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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