---
title: "Albert Schweitzer"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/albert-schweitzer-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 114502
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Albert Schweitzer (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/albert-schweitzer-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Albert Schweitzer is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Documentary, History. Produced and broadcast by Hill & Anderson Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A compassionate doctor’s journey from Alsace to a remote African hospital unfolds."

### Why Watch
- Earned the 1958 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature
- Offers a vivid portrait of Schweitzer’s humanitarian mission
- Combines archival material with reenacted scenes for immersive storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing can feel slow for viewers expecting dramatic action
- Limited dramatization may not satisfy those seeking a conventional narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s calm, reflective tone makes it suitable for mature audiences interested in history and ethics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, intimate, meditative, inspirational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jerome Hill
- **Networks / Studios**: Hill & Anderson Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fredric March** as *Albert Schweitzer (voice)*
- **Albert Schweitzer** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Burgess Meredith** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Phillip Eckert** as *Young Albert Schweitzer*
- **Adele Woytt** as *Albert Schweitzer's Mother*
- **Helene Schweitzer** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Albert Schweitzer (1957)?
It was directed by Jerome Hill.

### Q: What major award did the film receive?
It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1958.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes.

### Q: What portion of Albert Schweitzer’s life does the film depict?
It follows his early life through age 30 and includes a full day in his African hospital later.

### Q: Is the film a documentary or drama?
It is a biographical docudrama that blends documentary footage with reenacted scenes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Albert Schweitzer — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/114502)
- [Albert Schweitzer (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Schweitzer_(film))
- [Albert Schweitzer (1957)](https://www.sms.cz/film/albert-schweitzer-1957)
- [Albert Schweitzer 60% (1957) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/182071-albert-schweitzer)
- [Albert Schweitzer (1957) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/albert-schweitzer)
- [Albert Schweitzer – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Schweitzer)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*