Breaking the Mould
"The Story of Penicillin"
Originally released in 2009. Breaking the Mould is a drama/history film. directed by Peter Hoar. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dominic West, Denis Lawson, and Joe Armstrong
Synopsis
A historical drama that tells the story of the development of penicillin in the 1930's/40's, by a group of scientists in Oxford at The Dunn School of Pathology
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 29, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dominic West
as Howard Florey
Denis Lawson
as Alexander Fleming
Joe Armstrong
as Norman Heatley
John Sessions
as Edward Mellanby
Kate Fleetwood
as Margaret Jennings
Stephen Boxer
as Arthur Gardner
Amanda Douge
as Ethel Florey
Sam Heughan
as Charles Fletcher
Peter McNeil O'Connor
as Mr. Cox
Oliver Dimsdale
as Ernst Chain
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breaking the Mould about?
A historical drama that tells the story of the development of penicillin in the 1930's/40's, by a group of scientists in Oxford at The Dunn School of Pathology
Who directed Breaking the Mould?
Breaking the Mould was directed by Peter Hoar.
How long is Breaking the Mould?
Breaking the Mould has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Breaking the Mould released?
Breaking the Mould was released on July 29, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breaking the Mould?
The main cast of Breaking the Mould includes Dominic West, Denis Lawson, Joe Armstrong, John Sessions, Kate Fleetwood.