The Poison Squad (2020)
Overview
The story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.98 |
Directed By
John Maggio
Crew
Deborah Blum
Deborah Blum
John Maggio
Dorin Razam-Grunfeld
John Maggio
Susan Bellows
Tom Denison
Pavel Muller
John Maggio
TOP CAST
Corey Stoll
Narrator (voice)
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