
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Romance · Drama · History
Overview
True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.
Top Cast


Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Dr. Norman Bethune
Donald Sutherland
Dr. Norman Bethune


Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Frances Penny Bethune
Helen Mirren
Frances Penny Bethune


Helen Shaver
Helen Shaver
Mrs. Dowd
Helen Shaver
Mrs. Dowd


Colm Feore
Colm Feore
Chester Rice
Colm Feore
Chester Rice


James Pax
James Pax
Mr. Tung
James Pax
Mr. Tung


Guo Da
Guo Da
Dr. Chan
Guo Da
Dr. Chan


Anouk Aimée
Anouk Aimée
Marie-France Coudaire
Anouk Aimée
Marie-France Coudaire


Ronald Pickup
Ronald Pickup
Alan Coleman
Ronald Pickup
Alan Coleman


Geoffrey Chater
Geoffrey Chater
Dr. Archibald
Geoffrey Chater
Dr. Archibald


Tan Zongyao
Tan Zongyao
General Nieh
Tan Zongyao
General Nieh
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