Overview

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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Cast

William Hurt

Robert Duvall

Raúl Juliá

Sandrine Bonnaire

Jean-Marc Barr

Victoria Tennant

Jorge Luz

Atilio Veronelli

Francisco Cocuzza

Laura Palmucci