Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1940, Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 103 minutes. “NOT A GANGSTER PICTURE BUT ...a war on the deadliest public enemy of all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphillis.
Who’s in it. Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet stars Edward G. Robinson as Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Ehrlich, Otto Kruger as Dr. Emil Von Behring and Donald Crisp as Minister Althoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet worth watching?
- Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet?
- Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger, Donald Crisp and Maria Ouspenskaya.
- When was Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet released?
- Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.