The Polio Crusade
A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease
The film interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease. Based in part on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book Polio: An American Story by David Oshinsky, Features interviews with historians, scientists, polio survivors, and the only surviving scientist from the core research team that developed the Salk vaccine, Julius Youngner.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Polio Crusade
- Genres: Documentary, History
- Release Date: 2009-02-02
- Runtime: 55 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: GBH, Sarah Colt Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2782
- Languages:
Cast & Crew
Linda Hunt
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Larry Becker
as Self
Kathryn Black
as Self
Betty Cook Brown
as Self
Anne B. Crockett-Stark
as Self
John M. Johnson
as Self
Samuel L. Katz
as Self
Paul A. Offit
as Self
David M. Oshinsky
as Self
Eleanor Sage
as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Polio Crusade?▼
The Polio Crusade is a Documentary, History movie directed by . It was released on 2009-02-02.
Who are the main actors in The Polio Crusade?▼
The main cast includes Linda Hunt, Larry Becker, Kathryn Black, Betty Cook Brown, Anne B. Crockett-Stark, .
Where can I watch The Polio Crusade online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Polio Crusade is available.
Is The Polio Crusade based on a true story?▼
A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease
What is the IMDb rating of The Polio Crusade?▼
The Polio Crusade has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Polio Crusade?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Polio Crusade?▼
The soundtrack was composed by GBH, Sarah Colt Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Polio Crusade filmed?▼
The Polio Crusade was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Polio Crusade?▼
The total runtime of The Polio Crusade is 55 minutes.
Is The Polio Crusade suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Polio Crusade?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Polio Crusade.
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