The Quest (movie)

The Quest (movie)

  • Production country: Canada
  • Producer: Stanley Jackson
  • Production companies: ONF | NFB
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 1/1/1958
  • Run time: 36 min.

Movie description

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.

Actors

Leo Ciceri

Leo Ciceri

Role(s): Dr. Banting

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Dennis Stanway

Dennis Stanway

Role(s): Charles Best

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Norman Ettlinger

Norman Ettlinger

Role(s): Dr. McLeod

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