Thirst (1998): Cast
Thirst is a 1998 drama thriller directed by Bill L. Norton, starring Giancarlo Esposito as Dr. Lawrence Carver, Adam Arkin and Ken Jenkins. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Bill L. Norton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Kaufman Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thirst About?
The premise of Thirst without spoilers.
A newly arrived chemical engineer in a small town discovers that a deadly new strain of Cryptosporidium has contaminated the municipal water supply, causing anyone who drinks it to die of unquenchable thirst. He races against time to devise a method to eradicate the pathogen before the whole community perishes.
Thirst Cast & Characters
Giancarlo Esposito leads the cast as Dr. Lawrence Carver, with Adam Arkin as Bob Miller and Ken Jenkins as Lou Wolford. Directed by Bill L. Norton; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill L. Norton
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Giancarlo Esposito as Dr. Lawrence Carver -
Adam Arkin as Bob Miller - Ken Jenkins as Lou Wolford
- Joely Fisher as Susan Miller
Also Starring in Thirst
· 11 more- Michael Cudlitz Andy
- Paul Linke Governor
- Casey Biggs Mayor Harold Warren
- Phyllis Lyons Allison
- Viola Kates Stimpson Mrs. Bell
- Mary Ann Schmidt Nurse
- Nancy Bell Mary Devane
- Robin Dearden Dr. Kennedy
- Jimmy Galeota Bobby Jr.
- Jeanne Hartman Mrs. carter
- Karen Constantine Ellen Morgan
More from Bill L. Norton
More films directed by Bill L. Norton, best-rated first: More American Graffiti, Three for the Road, Generation Gap and Every Mother’s Worst Fear.
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Thirst FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thirst, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thirst?
Thirst runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Thirst released?
Thirst was released on October 24, 1998.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Bill L. Norton.
More films by Bill L. Norton Who is in the cast of Thirst?
Thirst stars Giancarlo Esposito as Dr. Lawrence Carver, Adam Arkin as Bob Miller and Ken Jenkins as Lou Wolford, among 15 credited actors.
Does Thirst have a post-credit scene?
No. Thirst has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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