Movie·1992·2h 28m
The Plague
Country
Argentina
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Robert Katz
Producer
Christian Charret, Cyril de Rouvre
Cinematography
Félix "Chango" Monti
Music
Vangelis
Editor
Juan Carlos Macías
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
30 votes
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// cast
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
Verónica Llinás
Stripteaser
// crew
Crew
Luis Puenzo
Director, Screenplay
Vangelis
Original Music Composer
Robert Katz
Screenplay
Christian Charret
Producer
Cyril de Rouvre
Producer
Óscar Kramer
Producer
John R. Pepper
Producer
Jonathan Prince
Producer
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
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