

Deadly Gas
Les gaz mortels
Synopsis
Hopson, a prestigious scientist, studies the effect of snake venom to cure many diseases of mankind. His son enlists in the army when the Great War breaks out. A series of circumstances will lead the scientist to change his way of thinking about values and principles that until then he had as immovable.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- Abel Gance
- Original Title
- Les gaz mortels
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Le Film d'art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
Abel Gance
Léonce-Henri Burel
Louis Nalpas
Department Leadership Roster
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Director
Abel Gance
Writer
Louis Nalpas
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Gas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadly Gas about?
Hopson, a prestigious scientist, studies the effect of snake venom to cure many diseases of mankind. His son enlists in the army when the Great War breaks out. A series of circumstances will lead the scientist to change his way of thinking about values and principles that until then he had as immovable.
Who directed Deadly Gas?
Deadly Gas was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in Deadly Gas?
The principal cast of Deadly Gas includes Doriani, Émile Keppens, Henri Maillard, Léon Mathot, Germaine Pelisse.
When was Deadly Gas released and how long is it?
Deadly Gas was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
