The Plague(1992)
La peste
The Plague Synopsis
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.
The Plague (1992) is a action and drama film directed by Luis Puenzo, released on August 26, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 28m. It stars William Hurt, Robert Duvall, Raúl Juliá and Sandrine Bonnaire. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Puenzo
- Writers:
- Robert Katz, Luis Puenzo, Albert Camus
- Producers:
- Cyril de Rouvre, John R. Pepper, Óscar Kramer
- Cinematographer:
- Félix "Chango" Monti
- Composer:
- Vangelis
- Production:
- Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC), The Pepper-Prince Ltd., Oscar Kramer, Cinemania Films Group, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
The Plague Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Doctor Bernard Rieux
Robert Duvall
as Joseph Grand
Raúl Juliá
as Cottard
Sandrine Bonnaire
as Martine Rambert
Jean-Marc Barr
as Jean Tarrou
Victoria Tennant
as Alicia Rieux
Jorge Luz
as Old Man with the cats
Atilio Veronelli
as Dr. Horacio
Francisco Cocuzza
as Miguel
- Laura Palmucci
Laura Palmucci
as Miguel's Wife
Norman Erlich
as Dr. Castel
Marcos Woinsky
as Doctor Grunewald
Key crew
Directed by Luis Puenzo, written by Robert Katz, Luis Puenzo and Albert Camus, produced by Cyril de Rouvre, John R. Pepper and Óscar Kramer.
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The Plague Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Plague – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Plague online?
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Who stars in The Plague?
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The main cast of The Plague (1992) includes William Hurt, Robert Duvall, Raúl Juliá, Sandrine Bonnaire and Jean-Marc Barr. The film was directed by Luis Puenzo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Plague released?
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The Plague was released on August 26, 1992 and runs for 2h 28m.
Is The Plague worth watching?
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The Plague (1992) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.