Albert Schweitzer

"His own intimate, revealing life story!"

Nov 22 1957 Approved 1h 25m
Biography, Documentary, History

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.

Plot

This biographical drama/documentary narrative written by Dr. Albert Schweitzer and spoken by Fredric March, traces the life of Dr. Schweitzer (with actors playing the characters), from his birth in France up to about the age of 30 when he makes 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 80s-plus Samaritan in his daily rounds.

Written by

Thomas Bruce Morgan

Directed by

Jerome Hill

Cast

Burgess Meredith, Fredric March, Albert Schweitzer

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Hill & Anderson Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total

Trailers
ALBERT SCHWEITZER - Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
152
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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