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Fever Mounts at El Pao

19591h 37mLuis Buñuel
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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After Caribbean despot Mariano Vargas is murdered at the hands of his enraged populace, his secretary Ramón Vázquez takes not just control but also Vargas' widow Inés, with whom he's been having an affair. Special military unit leader Alejandro Gual arrives to overthrow Vázquez by turning the people and Inés against him.

Drama
Based On Novel Or BookPrison WardenIntriguePrison SystemLatin America

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What is Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959) about?

After Caribbean despot Mariano Vargas is murdered at the hands of his enraged populace, his secretary Ramón Vázquez takes not just control but also Vargas' widow Inés, with whom he's been having an affair. Special military unit leader Alejandro Gual arrives to overthrow Vázquez by turning the people and Inés against him.

Who stars in Fever Mounts at El Pao?

Fever Mounts at El Pao stars María Félix (Inés Rojas), Gérard Philipe (Ramón Vázquez), Jean Servais (Alejandro Gual), Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. (le Gouverneur Mariano Vargas), Raúl Dantés (Lieutenant García). The film was directed by Luis Buñuel.

How long is Fever Mounts at El Pao?

Fever Mounts at El Pao has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959.

Is Fever Mounts at El Pao worth watching?

Fever Mounts at El Pao holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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