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The Plague (1992 Movie)
''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. Plot Set 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 * 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Puenzo
Luis Adalberto Puenzo (born 19 February 1946) is an Argentine film director, producer and screenplay writer. He works mainly in the cinema of Argentina, but has also worked in the United States. Biography Puenzo was born in Buenos Aires in 1946. He began a successful career in 1965 producing television advertising spots in Argentina. He founded Luis Puenzo Cinema, a production company, with Sergio Tamburri ( film editor and trombone player of the famous Porteña Jazz Band); the firm's name was changed to Cinemanía S.A. in 1974. During Argentina's Civic-military dictatorship of Argentina in the mid 1970s and early 1980s many filmmakers became victims of repression and some went into exile; some disappeared. During this difficult time, Puenzo decided to work in advertising. In the United States he is known for his film ''Old Gringo'' (1989), starring Gregory Peck, Jane Fonda and Jimmy Smits. His film '' The Official Story'' (1985) won an Academy Award for Best Foreign F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |