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Penicillin: The Magic Bullet (2006)

NR | Aug 03, 2006 (AU) | TV Movie, Documentary, Drama | 00:52

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
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Brett Climo
Norman Heatley
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Daniela Farinacci
Margaret Jennings
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Lew Luton
Alexander Fleming
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Nikolai Nikolaeff
James Kent
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Fred Whitlock
Howard Florey
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Daryl Wilkinson
Edward Mellanby

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