Breaking the Mould
“The Story of Penicillin”
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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
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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About Breaking the Mould
“The Story of Penicillin”
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 Running 80 minutes.
Breaking the Mould Cast and Characters
The cast features Dominic West (as Howard Florey), Denis Lawson (as Alexander Fleming), Joe Armstrong (as Norman Heatley), John Sessions (as Edward Mellanby), and Kate Fleetwood (as Margaret Jennings). Their performances are a major reason Breaking the Mould has built such a passionate audience.
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Breaking the Mould flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Breaking the Mould?
Breaking the Mould runs for 80 minutes (about 1.3 hour).
Is Breaking the Mould good? What's the rating?
Breaking the Mould holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Breaking the Mould?
The main cast includes Dominic West, Denis Lawson, Joe Armstrong, and John Sessions, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Breaking the Mould available in English?
Yes — Breaking the Mould was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Breaking the Mould released?
Breaking the Mould was released in 2009.
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What is Breaking the Mould about?
Breaking the Mould is a Drama/History English-language film. 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
When was Breaking the Mould released?
Breaking the Mould was released on July 29, 2009. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. The film was produced by BBC.
Who stars in Breaking the Mould?
Breaking the Mould stars Dominic West, Denis Lawson, Joe Armstrong and John Sessions. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Breaking the Mould available in HD?
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