The Quest (1958)

ALL 01/01/1958 (en) Drama 36 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1958
  • Production
    ONF | NFB
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    The Quest
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

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.

  1. Stanley Jackson

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Producer



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Casts

  1. Leo Ciceri

    Dr. Banting

  2. Dennis Stanway

    Charles Best

  3. Norman Ettlinger

    Dr. McLeod

Full Cast & Crew

Casts : 3 , Crews : 10

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The Quest (1958) 36 Min

ALL 01/01/1958 (en)
Drama
  • Release 01/01/1958
  • Production
    ONF | NFB
  • Original title The Quest
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Stanley Jackson

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Robert Russell

    Editor

  4. Producer