Albert Schweitzer (1957)
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.
Director: Jerome Hill
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: November 22, 1957
Cast
- Fredric March - Albert Schweitzer (voice)
- Albert Schweitzer - Self (archive footage)
- Burgess Meredith - Narrator (voice)
- Phillip Eckert - Young Albert Schweitzer
- Adele Woytt - Albert Schweitzer's Mother
- Helene Schweitzer - Self
Screenplay
- Thomas Bruce Morgan (Dialogue)
Music: Alec Wilder
Editing: Henry A. Sundquist, Luke Bennett
Production: Hill & Anderson Productions
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
doctor, african, docudrama, nobel peace prize, grandson, humanitarian, philosopher, humanitarian work, historical reinterpretation, charity hospital, anti-colonialism, life and career, hospital setting, urgent care hospital, hospital director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Albert Schweitzer about?
- 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.
- Who directed Albert Schweitzer?
- Albert Schweitzer was directed by Jerome Hill.
- Who stars in Albert Schweitzer?
- Albert Schweitzer stars Fredric March, Albert Schweitzer, Burgess Meredith, Phillip Eckert, Adele Woytt, Helene Schweitzer.
- How long is Albert Schweitzer?
- Albert Schweitzer has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Albert Schweitzer?
- Albert Schweitzer is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Albert Schweitzer produced?
- Albert Schweitzer was produced in France, United States of America.