The Year of the Plague (1978) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Year of the Plague (1978) — A terrible disease is found in a Mexican town. A doctor tries to alert the
The Year of the Plague (1978) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Alejandro Parodi as Dr. Pedro Sierra Genovés
- José Carlos Ruiz as Dr. Jorge Martínez Abasolo
- Rebeca Silva as Eva Aponte
- Tito Junco as President
- Ignacio Retes as Dr. Mario Zermeño
- Eduardo Alcaraz as Dr. Luis Mario Zavala
- Héctor Godoy as Luis Armando Torreros
- Humberto Elizondo as R. C. Jiménez, journalist
- Leonor Llausás as Widow of Alvarado
- Zully Keith as Magdalena, Dr. Sierra Genovés' wife
- Nora Lárraga 'Karla' as Health Inspector
- Arlette Pacheco as Journalist
- María Barber as President's Wife
- Daniela Romo as Laura
- Carlos Fernández as Bernardo Budillo
Why Watch The Year of the Plague?
The Vibe: The Year of the Plague is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1978. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with thriller-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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