Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Synopsis
True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Dr. Norman Bethune
Helen Mirren
Frances Penny Bethune
Helen Shaver
Mrs. Dowd
Colm Feore
Chester Rice
James Pax
Mr. Tung
Guo Da
Dr. Chan
Anouk Aimée
Marie-France Coudaire
Ronald Pickup
Alan Coleman
Geoffrey Chater
Dr. Archibald
Tan Zongyao
General Nieh
Zhang Ke Yaw
Chairman Mao
Iñaki Aierra
Dr. Salvador
Li Hai Lang
Shiao
Yvan Ponton
Frank Coudaire
Sophie Faucher
Nurse Mackenzie
Danute Kristo
Ingrid Halstrom
Béatrice Home
Mary
Nicholas Kilbertus
George Pilling
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Borsos, Wang Xingang
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Allan
- Original Title
- Bethune: The Making of a Hero
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada, China
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, French, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Filmline International Inc., 八一电影制片厂, Parmentier Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Borsos, Wang Xingang
Ted Allan
Mike Molloy, Raoul Coutard
Angelo Corrao, Yves Langlois
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Ted Allan
Screenplay
Phillip Borsos
Director
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Olga Dimitrovová
Costume Design
Ren Huixing
Production Design
Enrique Alarcón
Production Design
Michel Proulx
Production Design
Ronald Fauteux
Production Design
Angelo Corrao
Editor
Yves Langlois
Editor
Wang Xingang
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bethune: The Making of a Hero about?
True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.
Who directed Bethune: The Making of a Hero?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero was directed by Phillip Borsos, Wang Xingang.
Who stars in Bethune: The Making of a Hero?
The principal cast of Bethune: The Making of a Hero includes Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, Helen Shaver, Colm Feore, James Pax.
When was Bethune: The Making of a Hero released and how long is it?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is Bethune: The Making of a Hero based on a book or true story?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ted Allan".