Albert Schweitzer(1957)
His own intimate, revealing life story!
Albert Schweitzer 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.
Albert Schweitzer (1957) is a documentary and history film directed by Jerome Hill, released on November 22, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Fredric March, Albert Schweitzer, Burgess Meredith and Phillip Eckert. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerome Hill
- Writers:
- Thomas Bruce Morgan
- Producers:
- Jerome Hill
- Production:
- Hill & Anderson Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Albert Schweitzer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Albert Schweitzer (voice)
- Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
as Self (archive footage)
Burgess Meredith
as Narrator (voice)
- Phillip Eckert
Phillip Eckert
as Young Albert Schweitzer
- Adele Woytt
Adele Woytt
as Albert Schweitzer's Mother
- Helene Schweitzer
Helene Schweitzer
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jerome Hill, written by Thomas Bruce Morgan, produced by Jerome Hill.
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Albert Schweitzer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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Albert Schweitzer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Albert Schweitzer online?
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Albert Schweitzer (1957) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Albert Schweitzer?
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The main cast of Albert Schweitzer (1957) includes Fredric March, Albert Schweitzer, Burgess Meredith, Phillip Eckert and Adele Woytt. The film was directed by Jerome Hill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Albert Schweitzer released?
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Albert Schweitzer was released on November 22, 1957 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Albert Schweitzer worth watching?
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Albert Schweitzer (1957) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Albert Schweitzer?
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Yes. The official Albert Schweitzer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.