The Epidemic
Zaraza
Synopsis
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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Tadeusz Borowski
Dr. Adam Rawicz
Janusz Bukowski
Dr. Bielski
Stanisław Michalski
Wilkoń
Maciej Rayzacher
Dr. Olczak
Iga Mayr
Dr. Konopacka
Jolanta Wanat
Ewa
Bogusz Bilewski
Władek
Eliasz Kuziemski
Fever Hospital Chief
Ferdynand Matysik
Assistant Professor
Igor Przegrodzki
Health Department Manager
Bolesław Abart
Isolation Ward Manager
Jerzy Block
Sick Man
Zygmunt Bielawski
Pilot
Halina Buyno-Łoza
Danko
Adolf Chronicki
Minister
Władysław Dewoyno
Doctor
Elżbieta Gorzycka
Wirgiliusz Gryń
Tractor Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Załuski
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerzy Ambroziewicz, Roman Załuski
- Original Score
- Alina Piechowska
- Original Title
- Zaraza
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Zespół Filmowy "Tor", PRF "Zespoły Filmowe"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Załuski
Jerzy Ambroziewicz, Roman Załuski
Alina Piechowska
Janusz Pawłowski
Roman Kolski
Department Leadership Roster
Zdzisław Kielanowski
Production Design
Jerzy Ambroziewicz
Screenplay
Roman Kolski
Editor
Roman Załuski
Screenplay
Katarzyna Chodorowicz
Costume Design
Janusz Pawłowski
Director of Photography
Roman Załuski
Director
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Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Epidemic
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What is The Epidemic about?
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.
Who directed The Epidemic?
The Epidemic was directed by Roman Załuski.
Who stars in The Epidemic?
The principal cast of The Epidemic includes Tadeusz Borowski, Janusz Bukowski, Stanisław Michalski, Maciej Rayzacher, Iga Mayr.
When was The Epidemic released and how long is it?
The Epidemic was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Epidemic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Epidemic was composed by Alina Piechowska.
Is The Epidemic based on a book or true story?
The Epidemic is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jerzy Ambroziewicz".