Fever Mounts at El Pao(1959)
La fièvre monte à El Pao
Fever Mounts at El Pao 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.
Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959) is a drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, released on December 5, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars María Félix, Gérard Philipe, Jean Servais and Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers:
- Henri Castillou, Luis Buñuel, Charles Dorat
- Producers:
- Gregorio Walerstein, Jacques Bar, Óscar Dancigers
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Paul Misraki
- Production:
- Le Groupe des Quatre, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Filmex
- Status:
- Released
Fever Mounts at El Pao Cast & Crew
Main 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
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
Armando Acosta
as Manuel
- Edmundo Barbero
Edmundo Barbero
Key crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel, written by Henri Castillou, Luis Buñuel and Charles Dorat, produced by Gregorio Walerstein, Jacques Bar and Óscar Dancigers.
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Fever Mounts at El Pao Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 33 ratings.
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Fever Mounts at El Pao – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fever Mounts at El Pao online?
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Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fever Mounts at El Pao?
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The main cast of Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959) includes María Félix, Gérard Philipe, Jean Servais, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. and Raúl Dantés. The film was directed by Luis Buñuel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fever Mounts at El Pao released?
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Fever Mounts at El Pao was released on December 5, 1959 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Fever Mounts at El Pao worth watching?
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Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.