| Albert Schweitzer | |
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| Directed by | Jerome Hill |
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| Produced by | Jerome Hill [1] |
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| Cinematography | Erica Anderson |
| Edited by | Luke Bennett |
| Distributed by | Louis de Rochemont Associates |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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