Drama Cult Classic
PLAGUE
My God! Where did it come from?
An outbreak of a bacteria called M-3 causes people to die in extreme pain via body spasms. A woman who is a carrier escapes from a hospital and goes on the run, spreading the plague to people she encounters, and onto food in fast food stops etc. She has no idea however that she is a carrier, and as such may carry a cure.
Details & Specs
- Director
- Ed Hunt
- Writers
- Barry Pearson, Ed Hunt
- Release
- 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Also Known As
- M-3: The Gemini Strain, Induced Syndrome
Synopsis
When a group of scientist work to develop a bactrium to increase food yields is delayed by bureaocratic processes, Dr. Celia Graham (Brenda Donahue) ignores protocols and developes a bacteria called M3.
The new bacteria is accidentally released and causes sickness in children and death in others around the world. The disease is highly contagious, and the epidemic increases geometrically. Dr. Graham is killed by the virus, while an infected but unaffected woman spreads the disease in the manner of Typhoid Mary.
Scientists Dr. Bill Fuller (Daniel Pilon) and Dr. Jessica Morgan (Kate Ried) work tirelessly to develop an antidote to stop the contagion.
The new bacteria is accidentally released and causes sickness in children and death in others around the world. The disease is highly contagious, and the epidemic increases geometrically. Dr. Graham is killed by the virus, while an infected but unaffected woman spreads the disease in the manner of Typhoid Mary.
Scientists Dr. Bill Fuller (Daniel Pilon) and Dr. Jessica Morgan (Kate Ried) work tirelessly to develop an antidote to stop the contagion.
Cast & Crew
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Director: Ed Hunt
Writers: Barry Pearson +1 more
