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Feature film — 1993

Bethune: The Making of a Hero (1993)

5.21h 55mDrama — History — War

True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.

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A high-signal pick with 11 votes.

Filmline International Inc. / 八一电影制片厂 / Parmentier Productions

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Director: Phillip Borsos

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Cast & crew

Donald Sutherland as Dr. Norman Bethune

Donald Sutherland

Dr. Norman Bethune

Helen Mirren as Frances Penny Bethune

Helen Mirren

Frances Penny Bethune

Helen Shaver as Mrs. Dowd

Helen Shaver

Mrs. Dowd

Colm Feore as Chester Rice

Colm Feore

Chester Rice

James Pax as Mr. Tung

James Pax

Mr. Tung

Guo Da as Dr. Chan

Guo Da

Dr. Chan

Anouk Aimée as Marie-France Coudaire

Anouk Aimée

Marie-France Coudaire

Ronald Pickup as Alan Coleman

Ronald Pickup

Alan Coleman

Geoffrey Chater as Dr. Archibald

Geoffrey Chater

Dr. Archibald

Tan Zongyao as General Nieh

Tan Zongyao

General Nieh

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Zhang Ke Yaw

Chairman Mao

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Iñaki Aierra

Dr. Salvador

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