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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jeroen KrabbéAlbert Schweitzer | Albert Schweitzer |
 Barbara HersheyHelene Schweitzer | Helene Schweitzer |
 Judith GodrècheThérèse Bourdin | Thérèse Bourdin |
 Samuel WestPhil Figgis | Phil Figgis |
 Jeanette HainRhena Schweitzer | Rhena Schweitzer |
 Patrice NaiambanaLouis Ngouta | Louis Ngouta |
 Jonathan FirthDr. David Fuller | Dr. David Fuller |
 Armin RohdeAlbert Einstein | Albert Einstein |
 Eleonore WeisgerberSenior Nurse Anna | Senior Nurse Anna |
 Hans-Werner MeyerDr. Erik Hals | Dr. Erik Hals |
 Jennifer UlrichNurse Susi Sandler | Nurse Susi Sandler |