The Flu That Killed 50 Million(2018)
The Flu That Killed 50 Million Synopsis
It is 1918 and the end of WWI. Millions have died, and the world is exhausted by war. But soon a new horror is sweeping the world, a terrifying virus that will kill more than fifty million people - the Spanish flu. Using dramatic reconstruction and eyewitness testimony from doctors, soldiers, civilians and politicians, this one-off special brings to life the onslaught of the disease, the horrors of those who lived through it and the efforts of the pioneering scientists desperately looking for the cure. Narrated by Christopher Eccleston, the film also asks whether, a century later, the lessons learnt in 1918 might help us fight a future global flu pandemic.
The Flu That Killed 50 Million (2018) is a documentary and history film directed by Andrew Thompson, released on September 25, 2018 with a runtime of 48m. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Paul Birchard, Iain Davie and Jeremy Edwards. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Thompson
- Writers:
- Abigail Carr
- Producers:
- Andrew Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Hayward
- Status:
- Released
The Flu That Killed 50 Million Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Eccleston
as Narrator
Paul Birchard
as William Welch
Iain Davie
as Ernest Gibson
Jeremy Edwards
as Basil Hood
- Kenny Fullwood
Kenny Fullwood
as Alexander Jamieson
- Amy Kennedy
Amy Kennedy
as Katherine Garvin
- Hannah Macphail
Hannah Macphail
as Ada Berry
- Isabel McClelland
Isabel McClelland
as Mary Dobson
Brian Pettifer
as Victor Vaughan
- Allan Tall
Allan Tall
as James Niven
Anita Vettesse
as Catherine MacFie
Finlay Welsh
as Arthur Newsholme
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Thompson, written by Abigail Carr, produced by Andrew Thompson.
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The Flu That Killed 50 Million Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Flu That Killed 50 Million – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Flu That Killed 50 Million online?
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The Flu That Killed 50 Million (2018) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Flu That Killed 50 Million?
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The main cast of The Flu That Killed 50 Million (2018) includes Christopher Eccleston, Paul Birchard, Iain Davie, Jeremy Edwards and Kenny Fullwood. The film was directed by Andrew Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flu That Killed 50 Million released?
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The Flu That Killed 50 Million was released on September 25, 2018 and runs for 48m.
Is The Flu That Killed 50 Million worth watching?
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The Flu That Killed 50 Million (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.