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.

Cast & crew

Luis Puenzo

Director

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

L

Laura Palmucci

Miguel's Wife

Norman Erlich

Dr. Castel

Marcos Woinsky

Doctor Grunewald

Duilio Marzio

Judge Orbon

P

Pancho Ibáñez

Newscater

Horacio Fontova

Attendant

Verónica Llinás

Stripteaser