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Albert Schweitzer
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Jeroen Krabbé
Albert Schweitzer
Barbara Hershey
Helene Schweitzer
Judith Godrèche
Thérèse Bourdin
Samuel West
Phil Figgis
Jeanette Hain
Rhena Schweitzer
Patrice Naiambana
Louis Ngouta
Jonathan Firth
Dr. David Fuller
Armin Rohde
Albert Einstein
Eleonore Weisgerber
Senior Nurse Anna
Hans-Werner Meyer
Dr. Erik Hals
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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.
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2009-12-24
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