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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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Alexander Thies, Charles A. Seiller, Eliza Mellor
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Salinas Filmgesellschaft, Two Oceans Production (TOP), ARD
Original Title
Albert Schweitzer - Ein Leben für Afrika
Original Language
German
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Full credits →J
Jeroen Krabbé
Albert Schweitzer
B
Barbara Hershey
Helene Schweitzer
J
Judith Godrèche
Thérèse Bourdin
S
Samuel West
Phil Figgis
J
Jeanette Hain
Rhena Schweitzer
P
Patrice Naiambana
Louis Ngouta
J
Jonathan Firth
Dr. David Fuller
A
Armin Rohde
Albert Einstein
E
Eleonore Weisgerber
Senior Nurse Anna
H
Hans-Werner Meyer
Dr. Erik Hals
J
Jennifer Ulrich
Nurse Susi Sandler
