The Plague
1992•2h 28m•5.8•Released
ActionDrama
In a city in South America an outbreak of bubonic plague occurs. While people try to flee and the military close the city, an idealistic doctor decides to stay and help the sick. In the ever-changing circumstances, he puts up a brave fight, being helped by others but also involving them without being able to control the situation.
Director
Luis Puenzo
Writer
Robert Katz, Luis Puenzo
Languages
English
Studio
Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
Cast
William Hurt
Doctor Bernard Rieux
Robert Duvall
Joseph Grand
Raúl Juliá
Cottard
Sandrine Bonnaire
Martine Rambert
Jean-Marc Barr
Jean Tarrou
Victoria Tennant
Alicia Rieux
Jorge Luz
Old Man with the cats
Atilio Veronelli
Dr. Horacio
Francisco Cocuzza
Miguel
Laura Palmucci
Miguel's Wife
Norman Erlich
Dr. Castel
Marcos Woinsky
Doctor Grunewald
Duilio Marzio
Judge Orbon
Pancho Ibáñez
Newscater
Horacio Fontova
Attendant
Production
Company
Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
Company
The Pepper-Prince Ltd.
Company
Oscar Kramer
Company
Cinemania Films Group
Company
Canal+
Producer
Cyril de Rouvre
Producer
John R. Pepper
Producer
Óscar Kramer
Producer
Jonathan Prince
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