Summary: 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. Based on the novel by Albert Camus "the Plague". (imdb)

AKA: The Plague

Genre: Drama

Country: Argentina, France, UK

Directed By: Luis Puenzo

Written By: Luis Puenzo, Albert Camus

Starring: William Hurt, Robert Duvall, Jean-Marc Barr, Sandrine Bonnaire, Raul Julia, Victoria Tennant, Jorge Luz

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