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.

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