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The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD (2011): Cast

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The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD is a 2011 documentary directed by Martin Witz, starring James S. Ketchum. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Martin Witz
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
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The story

What Is The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD About?

The premise of The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD without spoilers.

One drop changes everything. By chance rather than design, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann discovers a potent molecule in spring 1943, realizing its effects will ripple far beyond science. The film examines our fraught relationship with LSD, tracing its origins, cultural impact and legacy up to the present day.

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Cast & crew

The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD Cast

James S. Ketchum stars in The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD. Directed by Martin Witz.

From the director

More from Martin Witz

More films directed by Martin Witz: In the Shadows of Dreams and Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges.

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The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “The Substance Albert Hofmanns LSD” and “La Sostanza - storia dell'LSD”.

Also known as
  • The Substance Albert Hofmanns LSD
  • La Sostanza - storia dell'LSD
  • La historia del LSD
  • Вещество
  • 艾伯特·霍夫曼的LSD

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The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD?

The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD released?

The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD was released on November 17, 2011.

Who directed The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD?

The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD was directed by Martin Witz.

More films by Martin Witz

Who is in the cast of The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD?

The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD stars James S. Ketchum.

Does The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD have a post-credit scene?

No. The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD in?

The original language of The Substance: Albert Hofmann’s LSD is German.

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