The Quest

1958·Movie
36min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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About

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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Is The Quest worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Quest?

0 h 36 min

The Quest runs 0 h 36 min.

What language is The Quest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

What tropes does The Quest use?

Red Right HandAction SurvivorDarkest AfricaActor AllusionThe Worf EffectEagleLandNever Trust a TitleNon-Indicative NameToros y FlamencoConfusion FuArtistic License – Martial ArtsVillainy-Free Villainand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Quest, including Red Right Hand, Action Survivor, Darkest Africa.

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