The Epidemic
1972, Polish. Directed by Roman Załuski.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
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Cast & crew
- Roman ZałuskiDirector
- Tadeusz BorowskiDr. Adam Rawicz
- Janusz BukowskiDr. Bielski
- Stanisław MichalskiWilkoń
- Maciej RayzacherDr. Olczak
- Iga MayrDr. Konopacka
- Jolanta WanatEwa
- Bogusz BilewskiWładek
- Eliasz KuziemskiFever Hospital Chief
- Ferdynand MatysikAssistant Professor
- Igor PrzegrodzkiHealth Department Manager
- Bolesław AbartIsolation Ward Manager
- Jerzy BlockSick Man
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1972
- Original title
- Zaraza
- Country
- Poland
- Written by
- Jerzy Ambroziewicz, Roman Załuski
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What The Epidemic is based on
The Epidemic is based on a true story.
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The Epidemic runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is The Epidemic on?
The Epidemic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 April 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Epidemic?
If you liked The Epidemic, try Katyn, Warsaw 44, Fatima.
Who directed The Epidemic?
The Epidemic (1972) was directed by Roman Załuski and stars Tadeusz Borowski, Janusz Bukowski, Stanisław Michalski.
What is The Epidemic based on?
The Epidemic is based on a true story.