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Penicillin: The Magic Bullet

Penicillin: The Magic Bullet

Gordon Glenn

2006

  • TV Movie
  • Documentary
  • Drama
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This is the story of the invention of penicillin and the scientists behind the work. The main character, Howard Florey, races against time to create his magic bullet that will ultimately save the lives of thousands of soldiers during the second world war and win him the Nobel prize. It is a story of intrigue, suspense and bitter rivalry, set mainly in Oxford, England during World War II.

Cast & crew

  • Gordon GlennDirector
  • Jasper BaggErnst Chain
  • Brett ClimoNorman Heatley
  • Daniela FarinacciMargaret Jennings
  • Peter FlahertyBenson
  • Lew LutonAlexander Fleming
  • Nikolai NikolaeffJames Kent
  • Fred WhitlockHoward Florey
  • Daryl WilkinsonEdward Mellanby

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