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1957

Albert Schweitzer

Directed by Jerome Hill
His own intimate, revealing life story!

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.

Duration

1h 21m

Released

November 22, 1957

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  • Fredric March
  • Albert Schweitzer
  • Burgess Meredith
  • Phillip Eckert
  • Adele Woytt
  • Helene Schweitzer

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