Penicillin: The Magic Bullet (2006)
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.
- Date of release
- 2006-08-03
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genres
- TV Movie, Documentary, Drama
- Director
- Gordon Glenn
Casting
- Jasper Bagg — Ernst Chain
- Brett Climo — Norman Heatley
- Daniela Farinacci — Margaret Jennings
- Peter Flaherty — Benson
- Lew Luton — Alexander Fleming
- Nikolai Nikolaeff — James Kent
- Fred Whitlock — Howard Florey
- Daryl Wilkinson — Edward Mellanby
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