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 Best, worked; the scepticism of other doctors and the final victory that gave thousands of diabetics hope for a healthier life.
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The Quest was released on January 1, 1958.
The Quest was directed by Stanley Jackson.
The Quest has a runtime of 36m.
The Quest was produced by Nicholas Balla.
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 Best, worked; the scepticism of other doctors and the final victory that gave thousands of diabetics hope for a healthier life.
The key characters in The Quest are Dr. Banting (Leo Ciceri), Charles Best (Dennis Stanway), Dr. McLeod (Norman Ettlinger).
The Quest is a Short, Drama film.
The Quest has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10.