The Plague (1992)
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.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Luis Puenzo, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring William Hurt, Robert Duvall, Raúl Juliá, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
William Hurt
as Doctor Bernard Rieux
罗伯特·杜瓦尔
as Joseph Grand
Raúl Juliá
as Cottard
Sandrine Bonnaire
as Martine Rambert
Jean-Marc Barr
as Jean Tarrou
Victoria Tennant
as Alicia Rieux
Jorge Luz
as Old Man with the cats
Atilio Veronelli
as Dr. Horacio
Francisco Cocuzza
as Miguel
Laura Palmucci
as Miguel's Wife
Norman Erlich
as Dr. Castel
Marcos Woinsky
as Doctor GrunewaldCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 148 min |
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