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The Quest

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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.

  • Release date
  • January 1, 1958
  • Runtime
  • 36 min
  • Genres
  • Drama
  • Director
  • Stanley Jackson

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Leo Ciceri Dr. Banting Dennis Stanway Charles Best Norman Ettlinger Dr. McLeod

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