The science fiction film 'Twelve Monkeys' directed by Terry Gilliam was released. The film explores themes of time travel and a post-apocalyptic future.
Principal photography for the movie 'Twelve Monkeys' took place, including notable locations such as Philadelphia.
A deadly virus is released, killing most of the human population and forcing survivors underground.
James Cole is sent from the underground future to 1996 to gather information about the origin of the virus.
In 1996, James Cole is captured by authorities who believe he is mentally ill and is institutionalized.
James Cole meets psychiatrist Dr. Kathryn Railly who begins to believe his story about the future and the virus.
Cole encounters environmental activist Jeffrey Goines, suspected to be involved with the release of the virus.
Jeffrey Goines leads a breakout from the mental institution, allowing Cole and others to escape temporarily.
Cole and Railly track the source of the virus to an army medical research facility where the Army of the Twelve Monkeys operates.
Cole confronts the supposed culprits but discovers the virus was inadvertently released by a different source, not the Army of the Twelve Monkeys.
James Cole is shot and killed in a subway station in 1996, moments before the virus outbreak begins.
