The Quest

195836mNo ratings yet

Drama

Overview

This short film is a re-enactment of the critical year in Dr. Frederick Banting's life when he discovered insulin for the treatment of diabetes at the University of Toronto. It depicts the odds against which he and his assistant, Charles Best, worked; the scepticism of other doctors and the final victory that gave thousands of diabetics hope for a healthier life.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 1958
Original language: English
Countries: Canada
Production: ONF,NFB
Cast: Norman Ettlinger,Leo Ciceri,Dennis Stanway
Director: Stanley Jackson
Writer: Leslie McFarlane
Producer: Nicholas Balla
Cinematography: Reginald H. Morris
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt0227326