Sam Daniels (played by Dustin Hoffman) is a protagonist in Outbreak.
A USAMRIID virologist and colonel who investigates a deadly virus outbreak in Zaire and later in Cedar Creek. He discovers a military conspiracy to cover up the virus and weaponize it. Despite orders and arrest, he escapes with Major Salt to secure a carrier monkey, helps synthesize an antiserum, and successfully persuades a bomber crew to detonate their payload over water, saving the town. Casey Schuler (played by Kevin Spacey) appears in Outbreak.
A lieutenant colonel and member of Daniels's investigation crew who helps gather data in Zaire. He accompanies Daniels to Cedar Creek and is infected after his protective suit tears during the search. His ultimate fate remains unclear in the outbreak. Major Salt (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.) appears in Outbreak.
A new USAMRIID officer who joins Daniels's team. In Cedar Creek, he tranquilizes the infected monkey Betsy and escapes arrest alongside Daniels. He successfully mixes the monkey's antibodies with Ford's serum to create a life-saving antiserum and helps fake their helicopter crash to evade pursuers.
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Characters
Sam Daniels
(played by Dustin Hoffman) — protagonist
A USAMRIID virologist and colonel who investigates a deadly virus outbreak in Zaire and later in Cedar Creek. He discovers a military conspiracy to cover up the virus and weaponize it. Despite orders...
Casey Schuler
(played by Kevin Spacey) — supporting
A lieutenant colonel and member of Daniels's investigation crew who helps gather data in Zaire. He accompanies Daniels to Cedar Creek and is infected after his protective suit tears during the search....
Major Salt
(played by Cuba Gooding Jr.) — supporting
A new USAMRIID officer who joins Daniels's team. In Cedar Creek, he tranquilizes the infected monkey Betsy and escapes arrest alongside Daniels. He successfully mixes the monkey's antibodies with Ford...
Key Relationships
Casey Schuler → Major Salt
(Professional Colleague)
Sam Daniels → Major Salt
(Professional Superior)
Sam Daniels → Casey Schuler
(Professional Superior)
Story Analysis
A virologist races against time and military conspiracy to stop a deadly airborne virus.
