The Year of the Plague(1978)
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The Year of the Plague Synopsis
A terrible disease is found in a Mexican town. A doctor tries to alert the authorities when he discovers its epidemic nature. No one listen to him and soon after the disease spreads. The government tries to control the information in order to prevent panic.
The Year of the Plague (1978) is a thriller, science fiction and drama film directed by Felipe Cazals, released on February 12, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Alejandro Parodi, José Carlos Ruiz, Rebeca Silva and Tito Junco. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Felipe Cazals
- Writers:
- José Agustín, Gabriel García Márquez, Juan Arturo Brennan
- Producers:
- Felipe Cazals
- Production:
- Conacite Dos, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Status:
- Released
The Year of the Plague Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alejandro Parodi
as Dr. Pedro Sierra Genovés
José Carlos Ruiz
as Dr. Jorge Martínez Abasolo
Rebeca Silva
as Eva Aponte
Tito Junco
as President
- Ignacio Retes
Ignacio Retes
as Dr. Mario Zermeño
- Eduardo Alcaraz
Eduardo Alcaraz
as Dr. Luis Mario Zavala
Héctor Godoy
as Luis Armando Torreros
Humberto Elizondo
as R. C. Jiménez, journalist
Leonor Llausás
as Widow of Alvarado
- Zully Keith
Zully Keith
as Magdalena, Dr. Sierra Genovés' wife
Nora Lárraga 'Karla'
as Health Inspector
Arlette Pacheco
as Journalist
Key crew
Directed by Felipe Cazals, written by José Agustín, Gabriel García Márquez and Juan Arturo Brennan, produced by Felipe Cazals.
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The Year of the Plague Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Year of the Plague – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Year of the Plague online?
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The Year of the Plague (1978) is available to stream on Nuestro Cine MX. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Year of the Plague?
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The main cast of The Year of the Plague (1978) includes Alejandro Parodi, José Carlos Ruiz, Rebeca Silva, Tito Junco and Ignacio Retes. The film was directed by Felipe Cazals. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Year of the Plague released?
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The Year of the Plague was released on February 12, 1978 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Year of the Plague worth watching?
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The Year of the Plague (1978) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.