The Plague
La peste
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.
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Puenzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Katz, Luis Puenzo
- Original Score
- Vangelis
- Original Title
- La peste
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC), The Pepper-Prince Ltd., Oscar Kramer, Cinemania Films Group, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Puenzo
Robert Katz, Luis Puenzo, Albert Camus
Vangelis
Félix "Chango" Monti
Juan Carlos Macías
Jonathan Prince, Cyril de Rouvre, Christian Charret, Óscar Kramer, John R. Pepper
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Puenzo
Director
Vangelis
Original Music Composer
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
Jorge Sarudiansky
Production Design
Robert Katz
Screenplay
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Jonathan Prince
Producer
Cyril de Rouvre
Producer
Christian Charret
Producer
Luis Puenzo
Screenplay
Óscar Kramer
Producer
John R. Pepper
Producer
María Julia Bertotto
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plague
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Plague?
The Plague was directed by Luis Puenzo.
Who stars in The Plague?
The principal cast of The Plague includes William Hurt, Robert Duvall, Raúl Juliá, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Marc Barr.
When was The Plague released and how long is it?
The Plague was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plague?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plague was composed by Vangelis.
Is The Plague based on a book or true story?
The Plague is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Camus".