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World War Z

Movie·2013·Action, Horror, Science Fiction·1h 56m·6.8 (16,622)·Directed by Marc Forster

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Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.

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Brad PittBrad PittGerry LaneMireille EnosMireille EnosKaren LaneDaniella KerteszDaniella KerteszSegenJames Badge DaleJames Badge DaleCaptain SpekeLudi BoekenLudi BoekenJurgen WarmbrunnMatthew FoxMatthew FoxParajumperFana MokoenaFana MokoenaThierry UmutoniDavid MorseDavid MorseEx-CIA Agent

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