The White Disease
Bílá nemoc
Synopsis
In a country whose people have just been successfully persuaded of their superiority and the justification for military expansion by the fiery speeches of a dictator, the bacillus of a highly destructive form of leprosy has spread. It is called morbus Tshengi, or popularly „white disease“. The only one who has developed an effective cure for it is a physician of the poor named Galén. But he refuses to reveal the secret of his cure as long as the powerful destroy human lives through wars.
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Hugo Haas
Dr. Galén
Zdeněk Štěpánek
The Marshal
Bedřich Karen
Prof. Sigelius
Václav Vydra
Baron Krog
Ladislav Boháč
Krog's Nephew
Karla Oličová
The Marshal's Daughter
Jaroslav Průcha
Dr. Martin
František Smolík
Father
Helena Friedlová
Mother
Vítězslav Boček
Son
Eva Svobodová
Daughter
Jaroslav Vojta
A Patient
Vladimír Šmeral
1st Assistant
Miroslav Svoboda
2nd Assistant
Karel Dostal
Propaganda Minister
Otto Rubík
The Marshal's Adjutant
Rudolf Deyl
1st Kommissar
Karel Jičínský
2nd Kommissar
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Haas
- Original Score
- Jan Branberger, Ludwig van Beethoven
- Original Title
- Bílá nemoc
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Moldavia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Haas
Hugo Haas, Karel Čapek
Jan Branberger, Ludwig van Beethoven
Otto Heller
Antonín Zelenka
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Haas
Director
Hugo Haas
Screenplay
Jan Branberger
Original Music Composer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Štěpán Kopecký
Production Design
Antonín Zelenka
Editor
Marie Holanová
Costume Design
Štěpán Dušánek
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The White Disease.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Disease
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What is The White Disease about?
In a country whose people have just been successfully persuaded of their superiority and the justification for military expansion by the fiery speeches of a dictator, the bacillus of a highly destructive form of leprosy has spread. It is called morbus Tshengi, or popularly „white disease“. The only one who has developed an effective cure for it is a physician of the poor named Galén. But he refuses to reveal the secret of his cure as long as the powerful destroy human lives through wars.
Who directed The White Disease?
The White Disease was directed by Hugo Haas.
Who stars in The White Disease?
The principal cast of The White Disease includes Hugo Haas, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Bedřich Karen, Václav Vydra, Ladislav Boháč.
When was The White Disease released and how long is it?
The White Disease was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The White Disease?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White Disease was composed by Jan Branberger, Ludwig van Beethoven.