The Plague
Synopsis
It began much like the common cold. Yet within a day fever took over black swellings the size of baseballs appeared on the neck and finally a highly contagious bloody cough quickly sealed the victim's fate. During the worst biological disaster in the history of mankind the so-called black death released an indiscriminate fury which shook the very foundations of human order. Religious hysteria began to break out and in desperation frenzied masses scrambled to find a scapegoat. When all was said and done nearly one-third of Europe's population had been completely wiped out and devastated survivors were left to contend with a world forever changed both socially and economically. In this feature-length special THE HISTORY CHANNEL-® investigates the origins of this devastating moment in human history and explores the many questions surrounding the terrifying possibility of a modern-day biological threat.
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- Director
- Robert H. Gardner
- Original Title
- The Plague
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- History, Gardner Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert H. Gardner
Carl H. Lindahl
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Robert H. Gardner
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Plague about?
It began much like the common cold. Yet within a day fever took over black swellings the size of baseballs appeared on the neck and finally a highly contagious bloody cough quickly sealed the victim's fate. During the worst biological disaster in the history of mankind the so-called black death released an indiscriminate fury which shook the very foundations of human order. Religious hysteria began to break out and in desperation frenzied masses scrambled to find a scapegoat. When all was said and done nearly one-third of Europe's population had been completely wiped out and devastated survivors were left to contend with a world forever changed both socially and economically. In this feature-length special THE HISTORY CHANNEL-® investigates the origins of this devastating moment in human history and explores the many questions surrounding the terrifying possibility of a modern-day biological threat.
Who directed The Plague?
The Plague was directed by Robert H. Gardner.
Who stars in The Plague?
The principal cast of The Plague includes Sam Mercurio, John Aberth, Kelly DeVries, Ken Gage, Richard Johnson.
When was The Plague released and how long is it?
The Plague was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plague?
The Plague holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).