The Specialists (1975)
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.
Top billed cast
Robert UrichDr. William Nugent- Maureen ReaganDr. Christine Scofield
Jack HoganDr. Edward Grey
Jed AllanDick Rawdon
Alfred RyderDr. Al Marsdan
Harry TownesDr. Burkhart
Lillian LehmanResident Doctor
Corinne CamachoRuth Conoyer
Anne WhitfieldMrs. Vanier
Jackie CooganRoger
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