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  • The Quest (1958)
  • Short | 39 min | Short, Drama
The Quest (1958)
Short | 39 min | Short, Drama

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 ...See moreThis 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. Written by NFB See less
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Director
Writer
Leslie McFarlane (script)
Composer
Cinematographer
Reginald H. Morris (photography) (as Reginald Morris)
Editor
Robert Russell (as Robert Russel)
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Updated Dec 31, 1958

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1958 (Canada)
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3 cast members
Name Known for
Leo Ciceri
Dr. Banting Dr. Banting   See fewer
Dennis Stanway
Charles Best Charles Best   See fewer
Norman Ettlinger
Dr. McLeod Dr. McLeod   See fewer
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