
Doctor Bethune
Drama · History · War
Overview
Canadian surgeon Norman Bethune assists the Communists during the anti-Japanese struggle.
Top Cast


Gerald Tannebaum
Gerald Tannebaum
白求恩
Gerald Tannebaum
白求恩


Li Cun
Li Cun
方兆元
Li Cun
方兆元


Ruocheng Ying
Ruocheng Ying
童秘书
Ruocheng Ying
童秘书


Xing Jitian
Xing Jitian
于部长
Xing Jitian
于部长


Xue Wu
Xue Wu
司令员
Xue Wu
司令员


Yang Zaibao
Yang Zaibao
徐连长
Yang Zaibao
徐连长


Chen Lizhong
Chen Lizhong
孟奶奶
Chen Lizhong
孟奶奶


Tian Hua
Tian Hua
老冯
Tian Hua
老冯
He Liji
He Liji
小邵
He Liji
小邵


Wei Shi
Wei Shi
贾护士
Wei Shi
贾护士
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