In the 1990s, the South American city of Oran is rocked by the imminent outbreak of a plague. While many attempt to flee the city, Dr Bernard Rieux sends his sick wife (Victoria Tennant) away and does his best to care for the plague's victims.

C a s t

William Hurt as Doctor Bernard Rieux
Sandrine Bonnaire as Martine Rambert
Jean-Marc Barr as Jean Tarrou
Robert Duvall as Joseph Grand
Raul Julia as Cottard
Lautaro Murúa as Father Paneloux
Victoria Tennant as Alicia Rieux
China Zorrilla as Emma Rieux
Atilio Veronelli as Dr. Horacio
Francisco Cocuzza as Miguel
Laura Palmucci as Miguel's Wife

Production Credits

Director Luis Puenzo
Writers Albert Camus (novel) & Luis Puenzo