

The Scientist
2020-09-21 · 94 min · ★ 6.0
An unconventional scientist, struggling to care for his terminally-ill wife, embarks on a journey to develop a cure for her. However, his methods of treatment and tampering with human DNA, could lead to the extinction of humanity.
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- Directors
- Derrick Granado
- Production companies
- Blue Light Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Robb HudspethSteve Unger
Kristin KeithDarlene Unger
Addison McGarryLilly Unger
J. Alan NelsonDetective Wells
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