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Albert Schweitzer

  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
390
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POPULARITY
84,582
14,071
Albert Schweitzer (2009)
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For generations the name Albert Schweitzer has been synonymous with hands-on compassion and the power of Christ-like sacrifice. Now director Gavin Miller presents a landmark drama about the ... Read allFor generations the name Albert Schweitzer has been synonymous with hands-on compassion and the power of Christ-like sacrifice. Now director Gavin Miller presents a landmark drama about the legendary Christian medical missionary. Co-starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning ac... Read allFor generations the name Albert Schweitzer has been synonymous with hands-on compassion and the power of Christ-like sacrifice. Now director Gavin Miller presents a landmark drama about the legendary Christian medical missionary. Co-starring Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress Barbara Hershey as Helene Schweitzer.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
390
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
84,582
14,071
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    • Director
      • Gavin Millar
    • Writers
      • James Brabazon(original screenplay)
      • David Howard(screenplay)
      • Gavin Millar(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jeroen Krabbé
      • Barbara Hershey
      • Judith Godrèche
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    • Director
      • Gavin Millar
    • Writers
      • James Brabazon(original screenplay)
      • David Howard(screenplay)
      • Gavin Millar(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jeroen Krabbé
      • Barbara Hershey
      • Judith Godrèche
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    • 3User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Jeroen Krabbé
    Jeroen Krabbé
    • Albert Schweitzer
    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Helene Schweitzer
    Judith Godrèche
    Judith Godrèche
    • Thérèse Bourdin
    Samuel West
    Samuel West
    • Phil Figgis
    Jeanette Hain
    Jeanette Hain
    • Rhena Schweitzer
    Patrice Naiambana
    • Louis Ngouta
    Jonathan Firth
    Jonathan Firth
    • Dr. David Fuller
    Armin Rohde
    Armin Rohde
    • Albert Einstein
    Eleonore Weisgerber
    Eleonore Weisgerber
    • Senior Nurse Anna
    Hans Werner Meyer
    Hans Werner Meyer
    • Dr. Erik Hals
    Jennifer Ulrich
    Jennifer Ulrich
    • Nurse Susi Sandler
    Francis Chouler
    Francis Chouler
    • Reporter
    Michael Dube
    • Oganga
    Ivan Theodore Idzik
    Ivan Theodore Idzik
    • Clive
    Sean Cameron Michael
    Sean Cameron Michael
    • Sinclair
    Sivuyile Ngesi
    • Minkoe
    Anthony Oseyemi
    Anthony Oseyemi
    • Joseph
    Julie Summers
    • Director
      • Gavin Millar
    • Writers
      • James Brabazon(original screenplay)
      • David Howard(screenplay)
      • Gavin Millar(screenplay)
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    Reverence For Life
    Seeing Albert Schweitzer listed on Amazon Firestick as a Christian film I was expecting a totally different kind of film. But actually I'm glad it is. Some person of a fundamentalist bent might watch this film thinking that Schweitzer was one of them. If they learn something and start to question their own beliefs so much the better.

    Jeroen Krabbe stars as Schweitzer with Barbara Hershey as his supportive wife. The film concerns the period of Schweitzer's life between 1949 and 1955 as he joins a movement to ban the atomic bomb and not to develop the hydrogen bomb. A lot of people were involved. Schweitzer, philosopher Bertrand Russell, and scientists Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer.

    Certain right wing elements did their best to destroy Schweitzer's reputation in many ways. He's in the USA to raise funds for his medical mission in the future African nation of Gabon. It's put to him bluntly, but subtly back off the ban the bomb activity and all kinds of money can come your way. Schweitzer does not bend.

    Schweitzer was a true renaissance man. Not only a medical practicioner, but a classical musician, and a philosopher. He would have really gotten along with Thomas Jefferson.

    He also has trouble with the new Africa leadership who see him as a paternalistic white. That's the most interesting part of the tale in many ways.

    Schweitzer was a most beloved figure in my youth. His philosophy was summed up by him in three words, Reverence For Life. Something he never deviated from. I recommend people see this film and learn about what the best in civilization can produce.
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    • Release date
      • December 24, 2009 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • South Africa
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Albert Schweitzer - Egy élet Afrikáért
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Salinas Filmgesellschaft
      • Two Oceans Production (TOP)
      • ARD Degeto Film
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      • $1,827,749
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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