Albert Schweitzer
“His own intimate, revealing life story!”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Bruce Morgan
- Original Score
- Alec Wilder
- Original Title
- Albert Schweitzer
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Hill & Anderson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Hill
Thomas Bruce Morgan
Alec Wilder
Julia Knowlton, Henry A. Sundquist, Luke Bennett
Jerome Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Hill
Director
Jerome Hill
Producer
Julia Knowlton
Editor
Henry A. Sundquist
Editor
Luke Bennett
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Schweitzer
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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?
The principal cast of Albert Schweitzer includes Fredric March, Albert Schweitzer, Burgess Meredith, Phillip Eckert, Adele Woytt.
When was Albert Schweitzer released and how long is it?
Albert Schweitzer was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Albert Schweitzer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Albert Schweitzer was composed by Alec Wilder.