The Plague

Plot 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.

Top Cast

William Hurt Doctor Bernard Rieux

Robert Duvall Joseph Grand

Raúl Juliá Cottard

Sandrine Bonnaire Martine Rambert

Jean-Marc Barr Jean Tarrou