Bethune
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Till
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Rickman
- Original Score
- Hagood Hardy
- Original Title
- Bethune
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Till
Thomas Rickman
Hagood Hardy
Duncan Lamb, Robert Sherrin
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Till
Director
Thomas Rickman
Writer
Duncan Lamb
Producer
Robert Sherrin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethune
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What is Bethune about?
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.
Who directed Bethune?
Bethune was directed by Eric Till.
Who stars in Bethune?
The principal cast of Bethune includes Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, David Gardner, James Hong, Gerard Parkes.
When was Bethune released and how long is it?
Bethune was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Bethune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bethune was composed by Hagood Hardy.