Influenza 1918

1998 | 52 minutes | 6.5 ★ (2)

Influenza 1918
  • Overview

    Influenza 1918 is the story of the worst epidemic the United States has ever known. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 Americans - more than all the combat deaths of this century combined.

  • Release Date

    09 February 1998

  • DirectingRobert Kenner
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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