The Quest (1958)
This short film is a re-enactment of the critical year in Dr. Frederick Banting's life when he discovered insulin for the treatment of diabetes at the University of Toronto. It depicts the odds against which he and his assistant, Charles Best, worked; the scepticism of other doctors and the final victory that gave thousands of diabetics hope for a healthier life.
- Data de estreia
- 1958-01-01
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
- Duração
- 36 min
- Géneros
- Drama
- Realizador
- Stanley Jackson
Elenco
- Leo Ciceri — Dr. Banting
- Dennis Stanway — Charles Best
- Norman Ettlinger — Dr. McLeod
Curiosidades
The Quest is a 1958 Canadian short drama film, directed by Stanley Jackson for the National Film Board of Canada.
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