A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children tells the inspiring story of Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman, a man with a singular, unwavering focus — to eliminate the diseases of children. From his poverty-stricken youth on the plains of Montana, he came to prevent pandemic flu, develop the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and invent the first-ever vaccine against human cancer.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →HILLEMAN – A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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Maurice Hilleman
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Anthony Fauci
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Morgan Spector
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Baruch Blumberg
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Joseph Flatley
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Louis Galambos
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Robert Gallo
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Lorraine Hilleman
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Jeryl Hilleman
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Kirsten Hilleman
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