Bethune (1964)
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.
Director: Donald Brittain
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Michael Kane - The words of Norman Bethune read by (voice)
- Lister Sinclair - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: François Séguillon, Murray Fallen
Editing: John Kemeny
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, doctor
More Films by Director: Donald Brittain
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bethune about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bethune?
- Bethune was directed by Donald Brittain.
- Who stars in Bethune?
- Bethune stars Michael Kane, Lister Sinclair.
- How long is Bethune?
- Bethune has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Bethune?
- Bethune is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bethune produced?
- Bethune was produced in Canada.