Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
Synopsis
The 1977 discovery of RNA splicing by Dr. Phillip A. Sharp, Kentucky farm boy turned Nobel-prize winning scientist, set the stage for a revolution in molecular biology, enabling research into a new class of medicines predicated on recombinant DNA techniques ranging from the development of synthetic insulin and human growth hormone to the COVID-19 vaccine.
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$1M
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Haney
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Haney
- Original Score
- Craig Richey
- Original Title
- Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Uncommon Productions, Independent Lens
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Haney
Bill Haney
Craig Richey
Shannon Conboy
Carina Chavda Mehta, Maura McCarthy Haney, R.J. Cutler
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Haney
Director
Bill Haney
Writer
Carina Chavda Mehta
Producer
Maura McCarthy Haney
Producer
Shannon Conboy
Editor
Craig Richey
Original Music Composer
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What is Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution about?
The 1977 discovery of RNA splicing by Dr. Phillip A. Sharp, Kentucky farm boy turned Nobel-prize winning scientist, set the stage for a revolution in molecular biology, enabling research into a new class of medicines predicated on recombinant DNA techniques ranging from the development of synthetic insulin and human growth hormone to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Who directed Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution?
Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution was directed by Bill Haney.
Who stars in Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution?
The principal cast of Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution includes Mark Ruffalo, Phillip A. Sharp, Walter Isaacson, Ann Sharp, Chanda Davetas.
When was Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution released and how long is it?
Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution was composed by Craig Richey.