Movie

The Year of the Plague

★ 5.3(19)19781h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Felipe Cazals
Release date: 1978-02-12
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Conacite Dos

About The Year of the Plague

The Year of the Plague is a 1978 movie in the Thriller, Science Fiction and Drama genres, directed by Felipe Cazals, starring Alejandro Parodi, José Carlos Ruiz and Rebeca Silva. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Year of the Plague in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A terrible disease is found in a Mexican town. A doctor tries to alert the authorities when he discovers its epidemic nature. No one listen to him and soon after the disease spreads. The government tries to control the information in order to prevent panic.

Cast

Alejandro Parodi

Dr. Pedro Sierra Genovés

José Carlos Ruiz

Dr. Jorge Martínez Abasolo

Rebeca Silva

Eva Aponte

Tito Junco

President

Ignacio Retes

Dr. Mario Zermeño

Eduardo Alcaraz

Dr. Luis Mario Zavala

Héctor Godoy

Luis Armando Torreros

Humberto Elizondo

R. C. Jiménez, journalist

Leonor Llausás

Widow of Alvarado

Zully Keith

Magdalena, Dr. Sierra Genovés' wife

Nora Lárraga 'Karla'

Health Inspector

Arlette Pacheco

Journalist

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmedicineoutbreakdisastergovernment cover-upplaguescience fictionaward-winning film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Year of the Plague in New Zealand?+

The Year of the Plague is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Year of the Plague on Netflix?+

The Year of the Plague is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Year of the Plague?+

The Year of the Plague has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Year of the Plague?+

The Year of the Plague stars Alejandro Parodi, José Carlos Ruiz, Rebeca Silva, Tito Junco and Ignacio Retes.

When did The Year of the Plague come out?+

The Year of the Plague is a 1978 movie directed by Felipe Cazals.

What genre is The Year of the Plague?+

The Year of the Plague is Thriller, Science Fiction and Drama film.

Who directed The Year of the Plague?+

The Year of the Plague was directed by Felipe Cazals.