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Penicillin: The Magic Bullet

Aug 3, 2006 · 52m
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Documentary
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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.

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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
Directed by Gordon Glenn

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Released
Original language
EN
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Country
AU
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