Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Seen it?1993 | 115 min | Drama, History, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Braveheart or Empire of the Sun, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
True story of Norman Bethune, a medical doctor who fought for justice in China during Mao's rise to power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$40 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phillip Borsos, Wang Xingang
- Donald SutherlandDr. Norman Bethune
- Helen MirrenFrances Penny Bethune
- Helen ShaverMrs. Dowd
- Colm FeoreChester Rice
- James PaxMr. Tung
- Guo DaDr. Chan
- Anouk AiméeMarie-France Coudaire
- Ronald PickupAlan Coleman
- Geoffrey ChaterDr. Archibald
- Tan ZongyaoGeneral Nieh