The Plague

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.

5.7

148 min

Cast

William Hurt

as Doctor Bernard Rieux

Robert Duvall

as Joseph Grand

Raúl Juliá

as Cottard

Sandrine Bonnaire

as Martine Rambert

Jean-Marc Barr

as Jean Tarrou

Victoria Tennant

as Alicia Rieux

Jorge Luz

as Old Man with the cats

Atilio Veronelli

as Dr. Horacio

Francisco Cocuzza

as Miguel

Laura Palmucci

as Miguel's Wife

Norman Erlich

as Dr. Castel

Marcos Woinsky

as Doctor Grunewald

Duilio Marzio

as Judge Orbon

Pancho Ibáñez

as Newscater

Horacio Fontova

as Attendant

Verónica Llinás

as Stripteaser

Director

Luis Puenzo