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.


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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

Francisco Cocuzza
Miguel
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