Runaway Virus
2000 · 96 min · ★ 5.5 · Thriller, TV Movie
Two virus experts track down contagious people across the world. But it's only a matter of time before L.A. is exposed to the virus.
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
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Paige Turco Jenny Blanchard -
Jason Beghe Daniel Rothman -
Kenneth Mars Dr. Arnold Bowman -
Tamlyn Tomita Monique Chao -
Richard Ian Cox Mullin -
Ken Camroux-Taylor (as Ken Camroux) -
Lorena Gale Surgeon General -
Bob Morrisey -
Elya Baskin Father Vadim -
Dmitri S. Boudrine (as Dimitri Boudrine) -
Larry Drake Dr. Griggs -
Robert Arevalo Manuel Santiago
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