Penicillin: A Medical Revolution
Die Penizillin-Story
Synopsis
In the summer of 1928, the Scottish physician Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by accident, but it would take two more decades and a world war before he and others succeeded in producing the antibiotic in such large quantities as to eradicate the epidemics of the time: typhus, syphilis, gangrene and tuberculosis.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wilfried Hauke
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilfried Hauke
- Original Score
- George Kochbeck
- Original Title
- Die Penizillin-Story
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- dmfilm und tv produktion, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfried Hauke
Wilfried Hauke
George Kochbeck
Ralf Gemmecke
Stephan Haase
Christian Berg
Department Leadership Roster
George Kochbeck
Original Music Composer
Jan Gebhardt
Production Design
Ralf Gemmecke
Director of Photography
Wilfried Hauke
Director
Christian Berg
Producer
Wilfried Hauke
Writer
Stephan Haase
Editor
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What is Penicillin: A Medical Revolution about?
In the summer of 1928, the Scottish physician Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by accident, but it would take two more decades and a world war before he and others succeeded in producing the antibiotic in such large quantities as to eradicate the epidemics of the time: typhus, syphilis, gangrene and tuberculosis.
Who directed Penicillin: A Medical Revolution?
Penicillin: A Medical Revolution was directed by Wilfried Hauke.
Who stars in Penicillin: A Medical Revolution?
The principal cast of Penicillin: A Medical Revolution includes Stephan Schad, Imanuel Humm.
When was Penicillin: A Medical Revolution released and how long is it?
Penicillin: A Medical Revolution was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Penicillin: A Medical Revolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penicillin: A Medical Revolution was composed by George Kochbeck.