The Plague (original title: La Peste) is a 1992 Argentine-French-British drama film written and directed by Luis Puenzo and starring William Hurt, Sandrine Bonnaire, Robert Duvall and Raul Julia. It is based on the novel La Peste by Albert Camus. It entered the competition at the 49th Venice International Film Festival.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Luis Puenzo |
| Written by | Luis Puenzo Robert Katz (narration) |
| Based on | The Plague by Albert Camus |
| Produced by | Christian Charret Óscar Kramer Jonathan Prince John Randolph Pepper |
| Starring | William Hurt Sandrine Bonnaire Robert Duvall Raul Julia |
| Cinematography | Félix Monti |
| Edited by | Juan Carlos Macías |
| Music by | Vangelis Homero Manzi (song: "Ninguna") |
Production companies | Compagnie Française Cinématographique The Pepper-Prince Ltd. Oscar Kramer S.A. Cinemania Films Group Canal+ |
| Distributed by | Gaumont (France) |
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| Countries | Argentina France United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
editSet in the 1990s (Camus's novel was set in 1940s), 'The Plague' tells the story of Dr. Bernard Rieux. The film takes place in the city of Oran, where several cases of plague have been recorded. At first, the authorities want to hide the disease from the population, but the news ends up reaching the citizens. Oran is in quarantine and the army surrounds the entire city, preventing anyone from getting in or getting out.
Cast
edit- William Hurt as Dr. Bernard Rieux
- Sandrine Bonnaire as Martine Rambert
- Jean-Marc Barr as Jean Tarrou
- Robert Duvall as Joseph Grand
- Raul Julia as Cottard
- Jorge Luz as Old Man With The Cats
- Victoria Tennant as Alicia Rieux
- Atilio Veronelli as Dr. Horacio
- Francisco Cocuzza as Miguel
- Laura Palmucci as Miguel's Wife
- Norman Erlich as Dr. Castel
- Marcos Woinsky as Dr. Grunewald
- Duilio Marzio as Judge Orbon
- Pancho Ibáñez as Newscaster
- Horacio Fontova as Attendant
- Bruno Chmelik as Felipe, Judge Orbon's Son
- Monica Tozer as Dr. Rieux's Receptionist
- Lautaro Murúa as Father Paneloux
- Peter McFarlane as Hoese
- Lidia Catalano as Sara
- Fabiana Uria as Teresa
- Norman Briski as The Preacher
- China Zorrilla as Emma Rieux
- Juana Hidalgo as Mr. Castel
- Silvina Chediek as Newscaster
- Verónica Llinás as Stripteaser
References
edit- ^ Lisa Nesselson (September 1, 1992). "Review: 'The Plague'". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
- ^ "Venezia, Libertà Per Gli Autori". La Repubblica. July 31, 1992. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
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