The Specialists

The Specialists

The Specialists

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The Specialists

1975

1h 13m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

TV Movie

Overview

Inspectors for the U.S. Public Health Service try to track down the cause of a rash of mysterious ailments suddenly appearing among the general populace.

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Universal Television

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Robert Urich

Dr. William Nugent

Robert Urich

Acting

Maureen Reagan

Dr. Christine Scofield

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Jack Hogan

Dr. Edward Grey

Jack Hogan

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Jed Allan

Dick Rawdon

Jed Allan

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Alfred Ryder

Dr. Al Marsdan

Alfred Ryder

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Harry Townes

Dr. Burkhart

Harry Townes

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Lillian Lehman

Resident Doctor

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Corinne Camacho

Ruth Conoyer

Corinne Camacho

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Anne Whitfield

Mrs. Vanier

Anne Whitfield

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Jackie Coogan

Roger

Jackie Coogan

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David Lewis

Dave

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Tom Scott

Leonard Pitt

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Chris Anders

Erich

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Priscilla Morrill

Mrs. Stinnett

Priscilla Morrill

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Walter Stocker

Ernest Lathrop

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