The White Disease (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1937, The White Disease is a drama and science fiction film directed by Hugo Haas, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The White Plague, a leprosy-like disease, ravages the world during a war. Based on a play by Karel Čapek.
Who’s in it. The White Disease stars Hugo Haas as Dr. Galen, Zdeněk Štěpánek as The marshall, Karla Oličová as The Marshal's Daughter and Bedřich Karen as Prof. Sigelius, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The White Disease has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Disease page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Disease tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Disease (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Disease change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Disease worth watching?
- The White Disease holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Disease?
- The White Disease stars Hugo Haas, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Karla Oličová, Bedřich Karen and Václav Vydra.
- When was The White Disease released?
- The White Disease was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.