The Quest
1958, English. Directed by Stanley Jackson.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1958
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Leslie McFarlane
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The Quest runs 36 minutes (0h 36m).
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The Quest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1958. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Quest?
The Quest (1958) was directed by Stanley Jackson and stars Leo Ciceri, Dennis Stanway, Norman Ettlinger.