Bethune
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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Bethune
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1977
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
User Score
57%
Original Title
Bethune
Production Companies
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Director
Eric Till
Description
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.