Albert Schweitzer (1957)
Approved 22 Nov 1957 • Documentary, Biography, History • 1h 25m
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.
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English, French, German
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total
Country:
France, United States
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