“Schweitzer” is a movie from 1990 about the life and adventures of Dr. Albert Schweitzer in Africa. The film features actors like Malcolm McDowell, Susan Strasberg, and C. Andrew Davis in pivotal roles. This text presents details about its filming locations, dates, and interesting facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various locations. These include Abidjan in Côte D’Ivoire, Strasbourg located in Bas-Rhin, France, and also in Ivory Coast. The filming took place from September 11, 1989, to November 2, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Malcolm McDowell | Albert Schweitzer |
| Susan Strasberg | Helene Schweitzer |
| Patrick Shai | Joseph |
| John Carson | Horton Herschel |
| Henry Cele | Oganga |
| Helen Jessop | Amanda Hampton |
| Barbara Nielsen | Rachel |
| Stuart Parker | Focault |
| Masabatha Jafta | Maria |
| Dominique Moser | Adriana |
| Michael Khumalo | Dr. Pasqual |
| Roy Dhlamini | Chef |
| Martin Adamiel | Paris Missionary Society Man |
| Greg Humphries | Doctor |
| Barry Meehan | Doctor |
| Bella Mariani | Nurse |
| Alison Cassels | Nurse |
| Brenda Radloff | Nurse |
| Lesley Rochat | Nurse |
| Jane Warren | Nurse |
| Conrad Magwaza | Oganga’s Assistant |
Trivia and Facts
- Gray Hofmeyr directed the movie.
- Michel W. Potts is the writer of the film.
- Key actors in the film were Malcolm McDowell, who played Albert Schweitzer, Susan Strasberg as Helene Schweitzer, and C. Andrew Davis as Dr. Lionel Curtis.
- The movie falls under the genres of Action and Adventure and its runtime is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
- It was first released in South Africa on August 10, 1990.
- The film is also known by different names including “Light in the Jungle: The Story of Dr. Albert Schweitzer” and “Out of Darkness” in the United States, and “Médecin de l’Impossible” and “Lambarene” in France.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France
- Latitude: 48.5734053
- Longitude: 7.752111299999999
- Place ID: ChIJwbIYXknIlkcRHyTnGDFIGpc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Strasbourg, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Ivory Coast
- Latitude: 7.539988999999999
- Longitude: -5.547079999999999
- Place ID: ChIJZ6BJsIcTlg8RQO65fGIe-QE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Côte d’Ivoire
- Timezone: Africa/Abidjan
