The Epidemic(1972)
Based on a true outbreak of smallpox in Wroclaw. A young doctor picks up a girl and they go to bed, but the night is ruined by the doctor being called to the epidemic. The doctor has to leave, and when it is all over, runs into her with another man.
Movie: The Epidemic
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Dr. Adam Rawicz
Dr. Bielski
Wilkoń
Dr. Olczak
Władek
Fever Hospital Chief
Assistant Professor
Health Department Manager
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Based on a true outbreak of smallpox in Wroclaw. A young doctor picks up a girl and they go to bed, but the night is ruined by the doctor being called to the epidemic. The doctor has to leave, and when it is all over, runs into her with another man.
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1972-04-07
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