

Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1993-09-17 · 115 min · ★ 5.2
True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.
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Production details
- Directors
- Phillip Borsos, Wang Xingang
- Production companies
- Filmline International Inc., 八一电影制片厂, Parmentier Productions
- Countries
- France, Canada, China
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Donald SutherlandDr. Norman Bethune
Helen MirrenFrances Penny Bethune
Helen ShaverMrs. Dowd
Colm FeoreChester Rice
James PaxMr. Tung
Guo DaDr. Chan
Anouk AiméeMarie-France Coudaire
Ronald PickupAlan Coleman
Geoffrey ChaterDr. Archibald
Tan ZongyaoGeneral Nieh
Yvan PontonFrank Coudaire
Sophie FaucherNurse MackenzieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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