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Yellow Jack (1938)

“The Kiss that carries Danger!”

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Plot

In the sweltering heart of 1898 Cuba, the aftermath of the Spanish-American War sees U.S. troops grappling with a deadly foe, invisible yet devastating - yellow fever, ominously termed "yellow jack." With the disease gnawing at their ranks, the battle-hardened soldiers are falling, not to bullets, but to this relentless plague. Amid the fever-infested landscapes, a stalwart group of scientists, physicians, and U.S. Marines wage a desperate struggle against the rampant disease, their efforts seemingly futile against the sheer force of the epidemic. Spearheading this fight is Major Walter Reed, an Army physician. He grapples not only with the elusive cause of the deadly fever but also contends with the grim specter of governmental interference, a parallel battle that threatens to undermine his mission. With the death toll mounting relentlessly, Reed stumbles upon a possible solution, a glimmer of hope in the oppressive despair. But to prove his theory, he must tread a path fraught with ethical dilemmas and monumental risks. Reed is faced with an unthinkable choice - to expose his own men to the merciless clutches of yellow jack. The law forbids him from demanding such a sacrifice, yet finding volunteers in the face of assured danger seems an insurmountable task. The fate of countless lives hangs in the balance, hinging on the bravery of a few willing men. The climax unfolds with an unexpected hero, an Irish sergeant, who steps into the fray, prepared to risk it all. His monumental gamble could be the key to turning the tide against the dreaded 'Yellow Jack,' potentially saving millions from its lethal grasp. Yellow Jack (1938) is a crescendo of courage and desperation, interwoven with the harsh realities of war and disease. It explores the boundaries of sacrifice, the power of scientific discovery, and the indomitable spirit of humanity against overwhelming odds.

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Yellow Jack is a drama movie featuring Robert Montgomery.

Yellow Jack is currently streaming on DIRECTV and TCM.