The Epidemic

The Epidemic

1972 · 92 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama

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.

Directed by Roman Załuski · Written by Jerzy Ambroziewicz

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