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.
Luis Puenzo
Jonathan Prince
Cyril de Rouvre
Christian Charret
Robert Katz
Luis Puenzo
Félix "Chango" Monti
Vangelis
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
Laura Palmucci
Miguel's Wife
Norman Erlich
Dr. Castel
Marcos Woinsky
Doctor Grunewald
... and 4 more
Compagnie Française Cinématographique (CFC)
The Pepper-Prince Ltd.
Oscar Kramer S.A.