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The Polio Crusade

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: 1.0287
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Linda Hunt

Linda Hunt

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Larry Becker

Larry Becker

as Self

Kathryn Black

Kathryn Black

as Self

Betty Cook Brown

Betty Cook Brown

as Self

Anne B. Crockett-Stark

Anne B. Crockett-Stark

as Self

John M. Johnson

John M. Johnson

as Self

Samuel L. Katz

Samuel L. Katz

as Self

Paul A. Offit

Paul A. Offit

as Self

David M. Oshinsky

David M. Oshinsky

as Self

Eleanor Sage

Eleanor Sage

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

healthdiseasevaccinepolioamerican experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Polio Crusade?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

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?â–Ľ

A time when Americans banded together to conquer a terrible disease

What is the IMDb rating of The Polio Crusade?â–Ľ

The Polio Crusade has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Polio Crusade?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Polio Crusade?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by GBH, Sarah Colt Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Polio Crusade filmed?â–Ľ

The Polio Crusade was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Polio Crusade?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Polio Crusade is 55 minutes.

Is The Polio Crusade suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Polio Crusade?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Polio Crusade.

Does The Polio Crusade have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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