The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Based on the true story of Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, this film traces his life from his beginnings with his deeply religious family in Ontario, through his medical studies in school, where he developed his overwhelming compassion for those less fortunate, and his driving desire to see that they get the medical attention they need. Most of his life after college was spent either working in war zones around Europe or developing new treatment techniques in his home country.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric TillDirector
- Thomas RickmanWriter
Cast
- Donald SutherlandDr. Norman Bethune
- Kate NelliganFrances Bethune
- David GardnerJohn Bellamy
- James HongGeneral Nieh
- Gerard ParkesDr. MacCacken
- Patrick WatsonR.E. Coleman