The Epidemic
Seen it?1972 | 92 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Schindler's List or The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roman Załuski
- 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