Penicillin: The Magic Bullet (2006)

Penicillin: The Magic Bullet

2006

TV Movie Documentary Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Gordon Glenn

Cast

Brett Climo as Norman Heatley

Daniela Farinacci as Margaret Jennings

Daryl Wilkinson as Edward Mellanby

Fred Whitlock as Howard Florey

Jasper Bagg as Ernst Chain

Lew Luton as Alexander Fleming

Nikolai Nikolaeff as James Kent

Peter Flaherty as Benson