The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.

Matthew Modine
as Dr. Don Francis

Alan Alda
as Dr. Robert Gallo

Patrick Bauchau
as Dr. Luc Montagnier

Nathalie Baye
as Dr. Françoise Barre

Christian Clemenson
as Dr. Dale Lawrence

David Clennon
as Mr. Johnstone

Phil Collins
as Eddi Papasano

Bud Cort
as Antique Shop Owner

Alex Courtney
as Dr. Mika Popovic

David Dukes
as Dr. Mervyn Silverman