Bethune
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Brittain
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Bethune, Donald Brittain, John Kemeny
- Original Title
- Bethune
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Brittain
Norman Bethune, Donald Brittain, John Kemeny
Robert Humble, Murray Fallen, François Séguillon
John Kemeny
Donald Brittain, John Kemeny, Guy Glover
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Bethune
Writer
Donald Brittain
Writer
John Kemeny
Writer
Robert Humble
Director of Photography
Murray Fallen
Director of Photography
François Séguillon
Director of Photography
John Kemeny
Editor
Donald Brittain
Director
Donald Brittain
Producer
John Kemeny
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethune
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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?
The principal cast of Bethune includes Michael Kane, Lister Sinclair.
When was Bethune released and how long is it?
Bethune was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 59m.