Epidemic (1975)

The film evokes the era of the 1831 cholera epidemic and the peasant uprising which followed it. The way of Doctor Balás, cholera commissioner, and district administrator Hunyor leads through the mountains of Zemplén and is lined by unburied corpses, peasants dying of the illness and of overdoses of bismuth, by the miserably starving population, the healthy digging mass-graves and by uncultivated lands.

Director: Pál Gábor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Music: János Gonda
Cinematography: Lajos Koltai
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epidemic about?
The film evokes the era of the 1831 cholera epidemic and the peasant uprising which followed it. The way of Doctor Balás, cholera commissioner, and district administrator Hunyor leads through the mountains of Zemplén and is lined by unburied corpses, peasants dying of the illness and of overdoses of bismuth, by the miserably starving population, the healthy digging mass-graves and by uncultivated lands.
Who directed Epidemic?
Epidemic was directed by Pál Gábor.
Who stars in Epidemic?
Epidemic stars András Kozák, Anna Chodakowska, Ion Bog, Gábor Reviczky, László Szacsvay, Gábor Koncz.
How long is Epidemic?
Epidemic has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Epidemic?
Epidemic is a Drama film.
Where was Epidemic produced?
Epidemic was produced in Hungary.