The White Disease
Originally released in 1937. The White Disease is a drama/science fiction film. directed by Hugo Haas.
Starring Hugo Haas, Zdeněk Štěpánek, and Bedřich Karen
Synopsis
In a country whose people have just been successfully persuaded of their superiority and the justification for military expansion by the fiery speeches of a dictator, the bacillus of a highly destructive form of leprosy has spread. It is called morbus Tshengi, or popularly „white disease“. The only one who has developed an effective cure for it is a physician of the poor named Galén. But he refuses to reveal the secret of his cure as long as the powerful destroy human lives through wars.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Moldavia-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The White Disease about?
In a country whose people have just been successfully persuaded of their superiority and the justification for military expansion by the fiery speeches of a dictator, the bacillus of a highly destr...
Who directed The White Disease?
The White Disease was directed by Hugo Haas.
How long is The White Disease?
The White Disease has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The White Disease released?
The White Disease was released on December 21, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The White Disease?
The main cast of The White Disease includes Hugo Haas, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Bedřich Karen, Václav Vydra, Ladislav Boháč.