The Plague

1992 2h 28m ES

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 30

ActionDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luis Puenzo
Writers: Luis Puenzo, Robert Katz
Languages: English
Countries: Argentina, France, United Kingdom

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Argentina, France, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luis Puenzo, shot by Félix "Chango" Monti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Vangelis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Juan Carlos Macías shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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William Hurt and Robert Duvall and Raúl Juliá carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0105127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Luis Puenzo directs. Félix "Chango" Monti behind the camera. Vangelis scores. Juan Carlos Macías cuts. Produced in Argentina, France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: Argentina, France, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Luis Puenzo, shot by Félix "Chango" Monti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Vangelis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Juan Carlos Macías shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6William Hurt and Robert Duvall and Raúl Juliá carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0105127 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.