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.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
30 audience votes
Key crew
- Luis PuenzoDirector
- VangelisOriginal Music Composer
- Robert KatzScreenplay
- Luis PuenzoScreenplay
Cast
- William HurtDoctor Bernard Rieux
- Robert DuvallJoseph Grand
- Raúl JuliáCottard
- Sandrine BonnaireMartine Rambert
- Jean-Marc BarrJean Tarrou
- Victoria TennantAlicia Rieux
- Jorge LuzOld Man with the cats
- Atilio VeronelliDr. Horacio
- Francisco CocuzzaMiguel
- Laura PalmucciMiguel's Wife
- Norman ErlichDr. Castel
- Marcos WoinskyDoctor Grunewald