Bethune

Overview

A film biography of Dr. Norman Bethune, the Canadian doctor who served with the loyalists during the Spanish Civil War and with the North Chinese Army during the Sino-Japanese War. In Spain he pioneered the world's first mobile blood-transfusion service; in China his work behind battle lines to save the wounded has made him a legendary figure. This hour-long documentary film pieces together his remarkable career.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1964

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Michael Kane,Lister Sinclair

Director

Donald Brittain

Writer

Norman Bethune,Donald Brittain,John Kemeny

Producer

Guy Glover,John Kemeny,Donald Brittain

Cinematography

Robert Humble,Murray Fallen,François Séguillon

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0203335