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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2015
  • 5h 45m
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Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies (2015)
Ken Burns Presents: Cancer: The Emperor Of All Maladies
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From ancient Egypt to modern labs, the series explores cancer's history, follows current patients, and reveals breakthrough research pointing toward possible cures.From ancient Egypt to modern labs, the series explores cancer's history, follows current patients, and reveals breakthrough research pointing toward possible cures.From ancient Egypt to modern labs, the series explores cancer's history, follows current patients, and reveals breakthrough research pointing toward possible cures.

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    • Edward Herrmann
    • Terrence Howard
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      • Edward Herrmann
      • Terrence Howard
    • 5User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    • Trivia
      Narrator Edward Herrmann collapsed while recording his lines in the studio, upon which he revealed to the crew that he himself was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He found it appropriate that his final performance should be in this film. Hermann completed his narration before dying December 31, 2014.
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      Edited into Krebs: Eine Biografie (2016)

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    • what are the hallmarks of cancer? what do you see?

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Krebs - Eine Biografie - Der Herrscher aller Krankheiten
    • Production company
      • Ark Media
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      • 5h 45m(345 min)
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