The Plague
Seen it?1992 | 148 min | Action, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luis Puenzo
- 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