The Polio Crusade
“A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease”
Synopsis
The film interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease. Based in part on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Polio: An American Story by David Oshinsky, Features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
Top Cast
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Linda Hunt
Self - Narrator (voice)
Larry Becker
Self
Kathryn Black
Self
Betty Cook Brown
Self
Anne B. Crockett-Stark
Self
John M. Johnson
Self
Samuel L. Katz
Self
David M. Oshinsky
Self
Eleanor Sage
Self
Peter L. Salk
Self
John Troan
Self
Eugene F. Warren
Self
Julius Youngner
Self
Judy Garland
Archive Footage (from March of Dimes)
Mickey Rooney
Archive Footage (from March of Dimes)
Paul Offit
Self (as Paul A. Offit)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Colt
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Colt
- Original Score
- P. Andrew Willis, John Kusiak
- Original Title
- The Polio Crusade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- GBH, Sarah Colt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Colt
Sarah Colt
P. Andrew Willis, John Kusiak
Stephen McCarthy
Randall MacLowry
Sarah Colt, Mark Samuels
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Colt
Producer
Sarah Colt
Director
Sarah Colt
Writer
Randall MacLowry
Editor
Rosa J. Colón
Costume Design
Stephen McCarthy
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Polio Crusade.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Polio Crusade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Polio Crusade about?
The film interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease. Based in part on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Polio: An American Story by David Oshinsky, Features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
Who directed The Polio Crusade?
The Polio Crusade was directed by Sarah Colt.
Who stars in The Polio Crusade?
The principal cast of The Polio Crusade includes Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black, Betty Cook Brown, Anne B. Crockett-Stark.
When was The Polio Crusade released and how long is it?
The Polio Crusade was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Polio Crusade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Polio Crusade was composed by P. Andrew Willis, John Kusiak.