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Tri Ehrlichin taikakuula

Original title: Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
  • 19401940
  • SS
  • 1h 43m
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7.4/10
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Edward G. Robinson in Tri Ehrlichin taikakuula (1940)
True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphillis.
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True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphillis.True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphillis.True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphillis.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
76,985
5,522
  • Director
    • William Dieterle
  • Writers
    • John Huston(original screen play)
    • Heinz Herald(original screen play)
    • Norman Burnstine(original screen play)
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Ruth Gordon
    • Otto Kruger
Top credits
  • Director
    • William Dieterle
  • Writers
    • John Huston(original screen play)
    • Heinz Herald(original screen play)
    • Norman Burnstine(original screen play)
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Ruth Gordon
    • Otto Kruger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Edward G. Robinson in Tri Ehrlichin taikakuula (1940)
    Edward G. Robinson in Tri Ehrlichin taikakuula (1940)
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    Wilfred Hari and Otto Kruger in Tri Ehrlichin taikakuula (1940)

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    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Dr. Paul Ehrlich
    Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon
    • Mrs. Ehrlich
    Otto Kruger
    Otto Kruger
    • Dr. Emil Von Behring
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • Minister Althoff
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    • Franziska Speyer
    Montagu Love
    Montagu Love
    • Prof. Hartmann
    Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman
    • Dr. Hans Wolfert
    • (as Sig Rumann)
    Donald Meek
    Donald Meek
    • Mittelmeyer
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Dr. Lentz
    Albert Bassermann
    Albert Bassermann
    • Dr. Robert Koch
    Edward Norris
    Edward Norris
    • Dr. Morgenroth
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • Judge
    Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern
    • Dr. Brockdorf
    Louis Jean Heydt
    Louis Jean Heydt
    • Dr. Kunze
    Charles Halton
    Charles Halton
    • Sensenbrenner
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Becker
    Douglas Wood
    Douglas Wood
    • Speidler
    Theodore von Eltz
    Theodore von Eltz
    • Dr. Kraus
    • (as Theodore Von Eltz)
    • Director
      • William Dieterle
    • Writers
      • John Huston(original screen play)
      • Heinz Herald(original screen play)
      • Norman Burnstine(original screen play) (from an idea by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Dr. Paul Ehrlich's family was so happy with Edward G. Robinson's portrayal of him that they gave Robinson a letter written by Dr. Ehrlich.
    • Goofs
      When Dr. Ehrlich (Edward G. Robinson) is on trial, the prosecutor says: "We are not concerned with the rosy future Dr. Ehrlich paints; the revelant point is..." What he meant to say was "relevant".
    • Quotes

      Defense Attorney: So while no cures can be attributed to '606,' 38 deaths resulted from it's use?

      Dr. Emil Von Behring: 39.

      Defense Attorney: 39? You know of another death?

      Dr. Emil Von Behring: Yes, syphilis. The death of syphilis itself.

      Dr. Hans Wolfert: Dr. von Behring you have written and lectured against the Ehrlich theory.

      Dr. Emil Von Behring: Yes, I did, Dr. Wolfert, but you must understand it is the task of science to discover the truth. There is no shame attached to the recognition of error.

    • Connections
      Featured in Magic Bullets (1943)
    • Soundtracks
      Wein, Weib und Gesang, Op. 333 (Wine, Women and Song)
      (1869) (uncredited)

      Music by Johann Strauss

      Played when Paul and Hedy dance

    User reviews41

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    8/10
    "To argue with them is like discussing colors with the color-blind."
    Grand biopic as only Old Hollywood could do so well. An excellent performance from Edward G. Robinson as Dr. Paul Ehrlich, who works to create a cure for syphilis while battling tuberculosis and his peers' small-mindedness. With direction by the great William Dieterle and a script co-written by John Huston, this is an exceptional film. It's not easy to make a great movie out of what is essentially a medical research story, but they pull it off. Terrific supporting cast including Ruth Gordon, Donald Crisp, Otto Kruger, Donald Meek, Henry O'Neill, Maria Ouspenskaya, Albert Bassermann, Louis Calhern...so many more. Just a great lineup. Pretty daring to make a movie about syphilis at a time when the Production Code was in full effect. Wonderful biopic you should definitely check out.
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 1941 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $205
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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