Overview
1949 the early years of the Cold War. Albert Schweitzer has become one of the most admired men in the world. The "jungle doctor" Albert Schweitzer tells the story of a philosopher and physician who promoted peace during the Cold War, built a hospital in what is now Gabon and proved stronger than the CIA.
Cast
- Jeroen Krabbé as Albert Schweitzer
- Barbara Hershey as Helene Schweitzer
- Judith Godrèche as Thérèse Bourdin
- Samuel West as Phil Figgis
- Jeanette Hain as Rhena Schweitzer
- Patrice Naiambana as Louis Ngouta
- Jonathan Firth as Dr. David Fuller
- Armin Rohde as Albert Einstein
- Eleonore Weisgerber as Senior Nurse Anna
- Hans-Werner Meyer as Dr. Erik Hals