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Anthrax (2001)
Director: Rick Stevenson
Cast: Cameron Daddo, Ed Begley Jr., Allison Hossack, Joanna Cassidy
Runtime89 min
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When cattle mysteriously start dying of anthrax in a small Alberta ranching community, an RCMP officer tries to keep the peace as ranchers lay the blame on a local agricultural research center. A reporter encourages the angry ranchers - led by the Mountie's mother-in-law - to stage a sit-in at the research center. When an eccentric old rancher dies after being exposed to a deadly strain of anthrax, the protesters are quarantined. No one notices that the reporter has disappeared - along with several vials of the deadly bacteria. The RCMP officer begins his own investigation, gleaning information from a U.S. government agent. He finds himself racing against time to recover the stolen anthrax.
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The 2001 film Anthrax, directed by Rick Stevenson, is a drama/thriller/sci-fi film that centers on a small Alberta ranching community dealing with a mysterious anthrax outbreak. While critical reception is unknown, the film does not appear to have received significant awards recognition. Audience reception is also unclear, as ratings for the film are not readily available.
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Anthrax (2001) blends gripping thriller elements with thought-provoking sociopolitical drama, directed by Rick Stevenson. Fans of tense, character-driven science fiction will appreciate the film's exploration of power dynamics, community tensions, and the human consequences of scientific research, anchored by strong performances from the ensemble cast including Cameron Daddo.
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Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis or Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis. Infection typically occurs by contact with the skin, inhalation, or intestinal absorption. Symptom onset occurs between one day and two months after the infection is contracted. The skin form presents with a small blister with surrounding swelling that often turns into a painless ulcer with a black center. The inhalation form presents with fever, chest pain, and shortness of breath. The intestinal form presents with diarrhea, abdominal pains, nausea, and vomiting.
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