Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1958
Runtime: 36 min
Status: Released
The Quest
1958
36 min
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.
Genres
Drama
Production Countries
- Canada
Spoken Languages
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Cast
Leo Ciceri
Dr. Banting
Dennis Stanway
Charles Best
Norman Ettlinger
Dr. McLeod
Crew
Stanley Jackson
Director
Leslie McFarlane
Writer
Nicholas Balla
Executive Producer
Eldon Rathburn
Music
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