- Actors: Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger, Donald Crisp, Maria Ouspenskaya
- Directors: William Dieterle
- Writers: Heinz Herald, John Huston, Norman Burnstine
- Producers: Hal B. Wallis, Wolfgang Reinhardt
- Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Warner Archives
- DVD Release Date: 4 Aug 2009
- Run Time: 103 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B0026ZQJ6Q
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 42,774 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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a film like "dr. ehrlichs magic bullet" is the kind of vehicle that successfully stretches edward g. robinson's talents as a dramatic and intelligent actor. being cast in the title role was an inspired choice and he takes the acting honours.
i would highlight the climax as being one of the most effective scenes in this film for being both tense and finally, touching.
the fact that there is no location footage or any shots of the studio backlot, doesn't make any difference as none was necessary.
i like the way the main character was written, especially showing him to be a man of principle and of dedication in striving to find and discover cures for various diseases, just like the real-life person on which this film is based.
i am normally a bit wary of some of these film biographies as they tend to lean toward portraying the main character(s) as being absurd, laughable or just plain unconvincing. luckily, with "dr. ehrlichss maic bullet" this is not the case as the plot is more concerned with showing the good doctor's tried and failed attempts at making the world a better place.
i can recommend this film if you are a fan of edward g. robinson, period dramas or a fan of the old, classic warner bros. films.
i would highlight the climax as being one of the most effective scenes in this film for being both tense and finally, touching.
the fact that there is no location footage or any shots of the studio backlot, doesn't make any difference as none was necessary.
i like the way the main character was written, especially showing him to be a man of principle and of dedication in striving to find and discover cures for various diseases, just like the real-life person on which this film is based.
i am normally a bit wary of some of these film biographies as they tend to lean toward portraying the main character(s) as being absurd, laughable or just plain unconvincing. luckily, with "dr. ehrlichss maic bullet" this is not the case as the plot is more concerned with showing the good doctor's tried and failed attempts at making the world a better place.
i can recommend this film if you are a fan of edward g. robinson, period dramas or a fan of the old, classic warner bros. films.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Warners biography of famed chemist.
29 July 1999
Edward G. Robinson should have netted an Oscar nom for his finest screen portrayal - as the dedicated chemist and researcher, Paul Ehrlich. This is one of the great Warners screen biographies (THE STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR, THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA, MADAME CURIE). The screenplay is literate and absorbing. The acting is excellent, the direction tight. Ehrlich introduced the idea of treatment with chemical substances and developed a cure for both diptheria and syphillis. The screenplay was deservedly nominated for an Oscar but it is Robinson who shines in an atypical but superb performance.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
606 is the magic number...
23 April 2006
Tugs at the heart-strings. A compassion-laden film about a true-life German Doctor seeking the cure to some of the world's worst ailments, including syphilis, polio and influenza.
When an epidemic hits the country, he goes about pulling out all the stops to find a so-called "magic bullet" as a veritable cure-all, and finally accomplishes his goal in pill 606, named after the number of tries to perfect this ideal drug. After some unfortunate losses in a few allergic reactions, despite his own warnings to the medical community that there still needed some tests to be done, he is vindicated and is eventually and rightfully awarded the Nobel Prize.
There are some really moving and inspiring moments in the film, with the contemplation of nobility, ingenuity, and the passionate pursuit of knowlege. It is all worth it in the end when you see the faces of those formerly ill children and grown-ups beaming with healthy life again.
When an epidemic hits the country, he goes about pulling out all the stops to find a so-called "magic bullet" as a veritable cure-all, and finally accomplishes his goal in pill 606, named after the number of tries to perfect this ideal drug. After some unfortunate losses in a few allergic reactions, despite his own warnings to the medical community that there still needed some tests to be done, he is vindicated and is eventually and rightfully awarded the Nobel Prize.
There are some really moving and inspiring moments in the film, with the contemplation of nobility, ingenuity, and the passionate pursuit of knowlege. It is all worth it in the end when you see the faces of those formerly ill children and grown-ups beaming with healthy life again.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Amazing !
11 Dec 2005
Amazing !!! that a top-quality movie such as this is not out on DVD.
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