Bethune
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Bethune
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1964
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
50%
Original Title
Bethune
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Donald Brittain
Description
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.