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The Plague

Original title: La peste
  • 1992
  • R
  • 2h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
939
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The Plague (1992)
In the 1990s, a South American city is rocked by the imminent outbreak of a plague. While many attempt to flee the city, Dr. Bernard Rieux sends his sick wife away and does his best to care for the plague's victims. The plague means different things to different people: to the doctor, it's a disease to be cured. To a pair of French journalists, it's a breaking news story. To religious leaders, it's punishment for sins. As the sense of isolation and hopelessness grow, Dr. Rieux and his associates begin to question their previously-accepted feelings of justice, loneliness, and love.
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In the 1990s, a South American city is rocked by the imminent outbreak of a plague. While many attempt to flee the city, Dr. Bernard Rieux sends his sick wife away and does his best to care ... Read allIn the 1990s, a South American city is rocked by the imminent outbreak of a plague. While many attempt to flee the city, Dr. Bernard Rieux sends his sick wife away and does his best to care for the plague's victims. The plague means different things to different people: to the do... Read allIn the 1990s, a South American city is rocked by the imminent outbreak of a plague. While many attempt to flee the city, Dr. Bernard Rieux sends his sick wife away and does his best to care for the plague's victims. The plague means different things to different people: to the doctor, it's a disease to be cured. To a pair of French journalists, it's a breaking news st... Read all

  • Director
    • Luis Puenzo
  • Writers
    • Albert Camus
    • Luis Puenzo
    • Eric Altmayer
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Sandrine Bonnaire
    • Jean-Marc Barr
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    939
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Luis Puenzo
    • Writers
      • Albert Camus
      • Luis Puenzo
      • Eric Altmayer
    • Stars
      • William Hurt
      • Sandrine Bonnaire
      • Jean-Marc Barr
    • 8User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Doctor Bernard Rieux
    Sandrine Bonnaire
    Sandrine Bonnaire
    • Martine Rambert
    Jean-Marc Barr
    Jean-Marc Barr
    • Jean Tarrou
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Joseph Grand
    Raul Julia
    Raul Julia
    • Cottard
    Jorge Luz
    Jorge Luz
    • Old Man with the cats
    Victoria Tennant
    Victoria Tennant
    • Alicia Rieux
    Atilio Veronelli
    • Dr. Horacio
    Francisco Cocuzza
    Francisco Cocuzza
    • Miguel
    Laura Palmucci
    • Miguel's Wife
    Norman Erlich
    Norman Erlich
    • Dr. Castel
    Marcos Woinsky
    Marcos Woinsky
    • Doctor Grunewald
    Duilio Marzio
    Duilio Marzio
    • Judge Orbon
    Pancho Ibáñez
    Pancho Ibáñez
    • Newscater
    Horacio Fontova
    • Attendant
    Bruno Chmelik
    • Felipe, Judge Orbon's son
    Monica Tozer
    • Receptionist Dr. Rieux
    Lautaro Murúa
    Lautaro Murúa
    • Father Paneloux
    • Director
      • Luis Puenzo
    • Writers
      • Albert Camus(novel)
      • Luis Puenzo
      • Eric Altmayer(translation producer)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      William Hurt and Raul Julia appeared in Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985).
    • Quotes

      Doctor Bernard Rieux: [to Father Paneloux] I've spent too long in hospitals to accept the notion of collective punishment. If I believed in an all-powerful God, I'd give up practicing medicine. No one wants to believe in a God like that. Not even you.

    User reviews8

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    Horrible version of Camus' novel
    Too talkative. Crappy acting. Pathetic writing. I could go on for a while... It is a shame that such good material was wasted. The film is clueless, since the makers had no vision. The film even manages to become boring. It also tries too hard to be meaningful and deep, but it just isn't intelligent enough. The photography is OK, though. But that's about the only good thing in this movie. As far as I know the film is only out on DVD in Asia. The DVD can often be found on eBay. Not that I would advise you to buy it, though.

    The DVD is 4:3.

    Some of the actors deliver performances that are far below their usual standard. This must mean that director Puenzo did a lousy job.
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    • Jan 15, 2006

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 1992 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Argentina
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Dödens stad
    • Filming locations
      • Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
      • The Pepper-Prince Ltd.
      • Oscar Kramer S.A.
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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