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The Plague

R2h 28m1992Luis Puenzo
IMDb: 5.6/10
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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.

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Based On Novel Or BookOutbreakDoctorDiseaseSouth AmericaPlague

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What is The Plague (1992) 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 stars in The Plague?

The Plague stars William Hurt (Doctor Bernard Rieux), Robert Duvall (Joseph Grand), Raúl Juliá (Cottard), Sandrine Bonnaire (Martine Rambert), Jean-Marc Barr (Jean Tarrou). The film was directed by Luis Puenzo.

How long is The Plague?

The Plague has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated R.

Is The Plague worth watching?

The Plague holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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