The Plague (1992)
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
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 148 min
Release Date: August 26, 1992
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
Screenplay
- Robert Katz (Screenplay)
- Luis Puenzo (Screenplay)
- Albert Camus (Novel)
Music: Vangelis
Cinematography: Félix "Chango" Monti
Editing: Juan Carlos Macías
Production: Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC), The Pepper-Prince Ltd., Oscar Kramer S.A., Cinemania Films Group, Canal+
Country: Argentina, France, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: es
Themes
Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
outbreak, doctor, disease, south america, plague
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Plague about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Plague?
- The Plague was directed by Luis Puenzo.
- Who stars in The Plague?
- The Plague stars William Hurt, Robert Duvall, Raúl Juliá, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Marc Barr, Victoria Tennant.
- How long is The Plague?
- The Plague has a runtime of 2h 28m (148 minutes).
- What genre is The Plague?
- The Plague is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was The Plague produced?
- The Plague was produced in Argentina, France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Plague?
- The themes of The Plague include: Medical Drama and Hospital.