The Best of Men
Originally released in 2012. The Best of Men is a drama/history film. directed by Tim Whitby.
Starring Eddie Marsan, George MacKay, and Rob Brydon
Synopsis
Ludwig Guttmann, a renowned German neurosurgeon who fled Nazi Germany in the early days of WWII, takes a position at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire, England in 1944 and begins to transform the lives of his patients, paralyzed soldiers that have been written-off and who are facing death from neglect. A breakthrough comes when Dr. Guttmann introduces sport into their rehabilitation, a breakthrough that leads to the founding of the Paralympic Games.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Marsan
as Dr. Ludwig Guttmann
George MacKay
as Private William Heath
Rob Brydon
as Corporal Wynne Bowen
Niamh Cusack
as Sister Edwards
Richard McCabe
as Dr. Cowan
Nicholas Jones
as General Blake
Tristan Sturrock
as Sergeant 'Q' Hills
Tracy-Ann Oberman
as Else Guttmann
Kim Chapman
as Windmill Girl (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- Whitby Davison Productions Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Best of Men about?
Ludwig Guttmann, a renowned German neurosurgeon who fled Nazi Germany in the early days of WWII, takes a position at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Buckinghamshire, England in 1944 and begins to tran...
Who directed The Best of Men?
The Best of Men was directed by Tim Whitby.
How long is The Best of Men?
The Best of Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Best of Men released?
The Best of Men was released on August 16, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Best of Men?
The main cast of The Best of Men includes Eddie Marsan, George MacKay, Rob Brydon, Niamh Cusack, Richard McCabe.