

The Carrier
1988-08-01 · 99 min · ★ 5.3
An orphaned teen is attacked by a mysterious beast and struck with an infectious disease that turns everything he touches into a death trap.
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- Directors
- Nathan J. White
- Production companies
- Swan productions, Overseas FilmGroup
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Steve DixonDr. Anthony King
Ron AshetonPeterTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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