Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Luis Puenzo Director
- 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 as Miguel's Wife
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