Fever Mounts at El Pao
Originally released in 1959. Fever Mounts at El Pao is a drama film. directed by Luis Buñuel.
Starring María Félix, Gérard Philipe, and Jean Servais
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
María Félix
as Inés Rojas
Gérard Philipe
as Ramón Vázquez
Jean Servais
as Alejandro Gual
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
as le Gouverneur Mariano Vargas
Raúl Dantés
as Lieutenant García
Domingo Soler
as Professeur Juan Cárdenas
Víctor Junco
as Indarte
Roberto Cañedo
as Le colonel Olivares
Andrés Soler
as Le président Carlos Barreiro
Luis Aceves Castañeda
as López - le secrétaire de Gual
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Le Groupe des Quatre
- Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
- Filmex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fever Mounts at El Pao 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...
Who directed Fever Mounts at El Pao?
Fever Mounts at El Pao was directed by Luis Buñuel.
How long is Fever Mounts at El Pao?
Fever Mounts at El Pao has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Fever Mounts at El Pao released?
Fever Mounts at El Pao was released on December 5, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fever Mounts at El Pao?
The main cast of Fever Mounts at El Pao includes María Félix, Gérard Philipe, Jean Servais, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Raúl Dantés.