The Best of Men
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From PBS: The Best of Men tells the story of one remarkable doctor who revolutionized the care of paraplegics. Arriving at England’s Stoke Mandeville hospital in the middle of World War II, Dr. Ludwig Guttman transformed the lives of his patients and staff. Indefatigable, charismatic, and entertaining, he refused to accept the idea that a broken back was a terminal condition. Having overcome extraordinary challenges in his own life, he insisted his patients do the same. He expected them to have relationships, jobs, and full lives. He used sport to challenge them physically and psychologically. This heart-warming and uplifting film tells the true story of the birth of the Paralympic Games and celebrates the achievements of Sir Ludwig Guttmann, who started it all.

2012 · 1h 30m
  • 12+
Starring George MacKay, Eddie Marsan, Rob Brydon
Director Tim Whitby

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Cast & Crew

  • George MacKay
    Pvt. William Heath
  • Eddie Marsan
    Dr. Ludwig Guttmann
  • Rob Brydon
    Corporal Wynne Bowen
  • Niamh Cusack
    Sister Edwards
  • Richard McCabe
    Dr. Cowan
  • Nicholas Jones
    General Blake
  • T‌W
    Tim Whitby
    Director

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The Best of Men

Drama

From PBS: The Best of Men tells the story of one remarkable doctor who revolutionized the care of paraplegics. Arriving at England’s Stoke Mandeville hospital in the middle of World War II, Dr. Ludwig Guttman transformed the lives of his patients and staff. Indefatigable, charismatic, and entertaining, he refused to accept the idea that a broken back was a terminal condition. Having overcome extraordinary challenges in his own life, he insisted his patients do the same. He expected them to have relationships, jobs, and full lives. He used sport to challenge them physically and psychologically. This heart-warming and uplifting film tells the true story of the birth of the Paralympic Games and celebrates the achievements of Sir Ludwig Guttmann, who started it all.

12+

COMMON SENSE

British WWII drama has positive messages, trauma, language.

Information

Studio
Whitby Davison Productions
Released
2012
Run Time
1 hr 30 min
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2012 WHITBY DAVISON PRODUCTIONS

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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