Comet Amongst the Stars (1975)

Its 1921 and Fred Banting a country doctor has theories about a cure for diabetes,he takes these to Prof.Macleod in Toronto who is an expert on the disease. He rejects Banting's ideas, but Banting is not going to give up.

Director:

Lionel Harris

Writer:

Jack Russell

Stars:

Susie Blake, Philip Fowler, Nigel Havers

Cast

Credited cast:
Susie Blake	...	Margaret Mahon
Philip Fowler	...	Mr. Bond
Nigel Havers	...	Charles Best
Alan Howard	...	Fred Banting
Margaret Lawley	...	Mrs Thompson
Francis Mortimer	...	Fred Thompson
Llewellyn Rees	...	Dr. Collip
Ralph Richardson	...	Prof. Macleod
Terence Sewards	...	Dr. Jeffrey
Michael Standing	...	Garage proprietor

Storyline

Its 1921 and Fred Banting a country doctor has theories about a cure for diabetes,he takes these to Prof.Macleod in Toronto who is an expert on the disease. He rejects Banting's ideas, but Banting is not going to give up.

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Plot Keywords:

canada | medical breakthrough | diabetes | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 February 1976 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Associated Television (ATV)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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