Bethune: The Making of a Hero (1990): Cast & Plot
Bethune: The Making of a Hero is a 1990 historical drama directed by Phillip Borsos and Wang Xingang, starring Donald Sutherland as Dr. Norman Bethune, Helen Mirren and Colm Feore. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Directors
- Phillip Borsos and Wang Xingang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmline International Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bethune: The Making of a Hero About?
The premise of Bethune: The Making of a Hero without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao’s rise to power.
Bethune: The Making of a Hero Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- communist party of china
- communist china
- dr. norman bethune character
- mao tse tung character
- chopsticks the eating utensil
- d. sutherland and mirren
- reference to chiang kai shek
- china
- spain
- chinese
- politics
- hospital
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- army
- marriage
- friend
- drinking
- train
- russia
- abortion
- mountain
- surgery
- surgeon
- tuberculosis
- flashback
- 1930s
- medicine
- hero
- watching a movie
- ottawa ontario
- montreal quebec canada
- reference to la marseillaise
- marriage proposal
- brother sister relationship
- recording
- record player
- rowboat
- boat
- grand hotel
- interview
- blood donor
- alcoholic
- diva
- prima donna
- civil engineer
- telegram
- justice
- car repair
- microphone
- building construction
- germ
Bethune: The Making of a Hero Cast & Characters
Donald Sutherland leads the cast as Dr. Norman Bethune, with Helen Mirren as Frances Penny Bethune and Colm Feore as Chester Rice. Directed by Phillip Borsos and Wang Xingang; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Phillip Borsos
- Co-director Wang Xingang
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Donald Sutherland as Dr. Norman Bethune -
Helen Mirren as Frances Penny Bethune -
Colm Feore as Chester Rice - James Pax as Mr. Tung
Also Starring in Bethune: The Making of a Hero
· 34 more- Helen Shaver Mrs. Dowd
- Anouk Aimée Marie-France Coudaire
- Geoffrey Chater Dr. Archibald
- Yvan Ponton Frank Coudaire
- Ronald Pickup Alan Coleman
- Zhang Keyao 毛泽东
- James Hong
- Timothy Webber Reporter
- Frank Fontaine Dr. Williamson
- Lorne Brass photographer
- Sophie Faucher Nurse Mackenzie
- David Francis Pilling Associate
- Norris Domingue Business Man
- Yi Liu 刘叶
- Michael Sinelnikoff Conference Doctor
- Iñaki Aierra Dr. Salvador
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- Harrison Liu Dr. Fong
- Nicholas Kilbertus George Pilling
- Guo Da Dr. Chan
- Danute Kristo Ingrid Halstrom
- Linda O'Dwyer Nursing Sister
- Tan Zongyao General Nieh
- Zhang Ke Yaw Chairman Mao
- Li Hai Lang Shiao
- Béatrice Home Mary
- Régent Gauvin cobbler
- Liu Yun Chai Prisoner
- Xang Xing Junh Cook Wu
- Wang Chun Yen Prisoner's Wife
- Sang Dexin Bellhop
- Huo Jin Yu Nationalist Officer
- Chen Da Wei Wang (8th Route Army Soldier)
- Wang Xing Jun Liu (8th Route Army Soldier)
- Yan Xiaopeng 旅馆老板
More from Phillip Borsos and Wang Xingang
More films directed by Phillip Borsos and Wang Xingang, best-rated first: The Mean Season, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, One Magic Christmas and The Grey Fox.
Bethune: The Making of a Hero Plot Summary
What happens in Bethune: The Making of a Hero from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
1939, a funeral for Norman Bethune [Donald Sutherland] in China frames the narrative as journalist Chester Rice [Colm Feore] reads about his death in Canada, prompting Rice to recount the extensive research he undertook to understand Bethune’s extraordinary life and mission.
Full summary
The whole story of Bethune: The Making of a Hero, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays journalist Chester Rice in the film?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Dr. Bethune” and “Docteur Norman Bethune”.
- Also known as
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- Dr. Bethune
- Docteur Norman Bethune
- Bethune, l'étoffe d'un héros
- 白求恩：一个英雄的成长
- Bethune: La forja de un héroe
- Dr Norman Bethune
- Доктор Бетьюн
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Bethune: The Making of a Hero FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bethune: The Making of a Hero, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bethune: The Making of a Hero?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Bethune: The Making of a Hero released?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero was released on August 27, 1990.
Who directed Bethune: The Making of a Hero?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero was directed by Phillip Borsos and Wang Xingang.
More films by Phillip Borsos Who is in the cast of Bethune: The Making of a Hero?
Bethune: The Making of a Hero stars Donald Sutherland as Dr. Norman Bethune, Helen Mirren as Frances Penny Bethune and Colm Feore as Chester Rice, among 38 credited actors.
Does Bethune: The Making of a Hero have a post-credit scene?
No. Bethune: The Making of a Hero has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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