The Plague (1992)
Original title: La peste
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.
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William HurtDoctor Bernard Rieux
Robert DuvallJoseph Grand
Raúl JuliáCottard
Sandrine BonnaireMartine Rambert
Jean-Marc BarrJean Tarrou
Victoria TennantAlicia Rieux
Jorge LuzOld Man with the cats
Atilio VeronelliDr. Horacio
Francisco CocuzzaMiguelLaura PalmucciMiguel's WifeNorman ErlichDr. Castel
Marcos WoinskyDoctor GrunewaldKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityAction · DramaTheme affinityDoctor · Disease · PlagueDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference302708Actor preference271104 · 4135 · 121668
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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.
How long is The Plague?
The Plague has a runtime of 148 minutes.