Bethune: The Making of a Hero

1993 1h 55m EN

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5.2

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6.4

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★5.2TMDB · 11★6.4IMDB · 428

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Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Donald Sutherland
Dr. Norman Bethune
Helen Mirren
Frances Penny Bethune
Helen Shaver
Mrs. Dowd
Colm Feore
Chester Rice
James Pax
Mr. Tung
Guo Da
Dr. Chan
Anouk Aimée
Marie-France Coudaire
Ronald Pickup
Alan Coleman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Phillip Borsos
Writers: Ted Allan
Languages: Danish, French, Mandarin, English
Countries: France, Canada, China

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: Danish, French, Mandarin, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Canada, China.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Phillip Borsos, shot by Mike Molloy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Yves Langlois shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren and Helen Shaver carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0099127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Phillip Borsos directs. Mike Molloy behind the camera. Yves Langlois cuts. Produced in France, Canada, China. Dialogue in Danish, French, Mandarin, English.

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133 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: Danish, French, Mandarin, English.
3International production across 3 countries: France, Canada, China.
4Directed by Phillip Borsos, shot by Mike Molloy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Yves Langlois shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren and Helen Shaver carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0099127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.