Film·2006·52m

Penicillin: The Magic Bullet

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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.

Directed by Gordon Glenn

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8 credited

Jasper Bagg
Jasper BaggErnst Chain
Brett Climo
Brett ClimoNorman Heatley
Daniela Farinacci
Daniela FarinacciMargaret Jennings
Peter Flaherty
Peter FlahertyBenson
Lew Luton
Lew LutonAlexander Fleming
Nikolai Nikolaeff
Nikolai NikolaeffJames Kent
Fred Whitlock
Fred WhitlockHoward Florey
Daryl Wilkinson
Daryl WilkinsonEdward Mellanby

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