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Albert Schweitzer

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1957 | 81 min | Documentary, History

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Oscar, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for fans of medical drama and people who love a true story told well. Life-and-death stakes, often at a run.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 21 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Documentary Feature Film. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerome Hill

  • Fredric MarchAlbert Schweitzer (voice)
  • Albert SchweitzerSelf (archive footage)
  • Burgess MeredithNarrator (voice)
  • Phillip EckertYoung Albert Schweitzer
  • Adele WoyttAlbert Schweitzer's Mother
  • Helene SchweitzerSelf