The science fiction film '12 Monkeys', directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, was released to the public.
Principal photography for the movie '12 Monkeys' took place, involving a production team and cast shooting the film across various locations.
A deadly virus is released that eventually wipes out most of humanity, forcing survivors underground.
A radical environmentalist group suspected of releasing the virus becomes infamous under the name the Army of the Twelve Monkeys.
Survivor James Cole is sent back in time from 2035 to gather information about the origin of the virus and the Army of the Twelve Monkeys.
After arriving in 1990, Cole is mistaken for insane and locked in a psychiatric hospital.
Cole encounters Dr. Kathryn Railly, who becomes his ally in understanding his mission and the virus threat.
Cole and Railly investigate Jeffrey Goines, an animal rights activist and son of a virologist, as a potential link to the viral outbreak.
Cole is present during a bombing at the airport, initially believed to be the viral outbreak but later revealed to be a distraction.
The true antagonist, Dr. Peters, a virologist involved in the virus release, is identified.
Cole and Railly attempt to prevent Dr. Peters from releasing the virus at the airport but fail.
Cole is fatally shot at the airport during the failed attempt to stop the virus release.
The virus is released, leading to the post-apocalyptic future from where Cole originates.
