HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children
“The greatest scientist of the 20th century and no one knows his name.”
Synopsis
A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children tells the inspiring story of Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman, a man with a singular, unwavering focus — to eliminate the diseases of children. From his poverty-stricken youth on the plains of Montana, he came to prevent pandemic flu, develop the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and invent the first-ever vaccine against human cancer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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HILLEMAN - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maurice Hilleman
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Anthony Fauci
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Morgan Spector
Narrator
Baruch Blumberg
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Joseph Flatley
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Louis Galambos
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Robert Gallo
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Lorraine Hilleman
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Jeryl Hilleman
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Kirsten Hilleman
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Menga Huffman
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Samuel L. Katz
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Adel Mahmoud
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Paul Offit
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David Oshinsky
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Stanley Plotkin
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P. Roy Vagelos
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Rayne Mitchell
- Original Score
- Wendell Hanes
- Original Title
- HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Medical History Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Rayne Mitchell
Wendell Hanes
Paul Van Haute, Bill Burke, Chong K. Pak
Paul Offit, Donald Rayne Mitchell, Gloria Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Rayne Mitchell
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children about?
A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children tells the inspiring story of Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman, a man with a singular, unwavering focus — to eliminate the diseases of children. From his poverty-stricken youth on the plains of Montana, he came to prevent pandemic flu, develop the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and invent the first-ever vaccine against human cancer.
Who directed HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children?
HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children was directed by Donald Rayne Mitchell.
Who stars in HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children?
The principal cast of HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children includes Maurice Hilleman, Anthony Fauci, Morgan Spector, Baruch Blumberg, Joseph Flatley.
When was HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children released and how long is it?
HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children was composed by Wendell Hanes.