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In 1993, a sexually transmitted epidemic rages across the country, and the totalitarian government rounds up those suspected of infection to be placed in quarantine and left to die. The oppressive measures, which include patrols of streets gangs looking for those infected, spark massive outrage-fueled protests. Soon a leader, Torch (Cuba Gooding Jr.), and a fiery fellow freedom fighter, Blue (Moira Kelly), unify the revolt to throw off the government's extreme measures.

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Todd Everett Variety 03/02/2018
Director-screenwriter Stephen Tolkin keeps the pace up while making commendable use of bombed-out Gotham locations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 17 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Daniel G Jul 13 A 1993 HBO movie with a young Cuba Gooding about a pandemic. This one didn't "age" very well and since we had a real event almost 30 years after the movie was made, the weak story became even weaker. It wasn't more of a stinker, because it was clear this movie was made as a real concern about a "what if". See more Horror fan 4 Apr 26 A very well made HBO original movie. The characters and performances were good. Tim Treakle See more 12/10/2023 Decent portrait of the early HIV epidemic in the US, but a lazy plot. So many holes you just have to guess what is going on. See more 12/20/2020 Its a corny early 90s post apocalyptic dystopia thats accidentally about 2020. Grab a beer and enjoy the cheese. See more 03/14/2020 A heartfelt allegory that captures the spirit of rebellious optimism of the early 90s at the tail-end of the HIV crisis and the Reagan/Bush years. Has a low-rent off-Broadway feel but features genuinely charismatic performances by Moira Kelly and Cuba Gooding Jr in a production that works with what it has to good effect. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Tolkin

Director

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Torch

Moira Kelly

Blue

Omar Epps

Hunter

Martha Plimpton

Laurie

Alice Drummond

Anna
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Synopsis In 1993, a sexually transmitted epidemic rages across the country, and the totalitarian government rounds up those suspected of infection to be placed in quarantine and left to die. The oppressive measures, which include patrols of streets gangs looking for those infected, spark massive outrage-fueled protests. Soon a leader, Torch (Cuba Gooding Jr.), and a fiery fellow freedom fighter, Blue (Moira Kelly), unify the revolt to throw off the government's extreme measures.
Director
Stephen Tolkin
Production Co
Home Box Office (HBO)
Rating
R, TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
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