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The Year of the Plague (1978)

The Year of the Plague (1978)

Science Fiction Drama Thriller
Release Date: 1978, February 12
Directors: Felipe Cazals
Countries: Mexico
Production: Conacite Dos, Conacite Dos, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Cast: Humberto Elizondo, Ramón Menéndez, Rebeca Silva, Maria Barber, José Carlos Ruiz, Carlos Fernandez, Daniela Romo, Martin LaSalle, Tito Junco, Ignacio Retes, Alejandro Parodi, Jorge Fegán

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

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