Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, Fever Mounts at El Pao is a drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Aroused citizens assassinate an unpopular Caribbean despot, then two men vie for his gorgeous widow Ines. Ojeda is a steamy, isolated island, the penal colony for an oppressive dictatorship. A reactionary seizes the murdered governor's post, and rushes to eliminate his romantic rival, an idealistic underling. The bureaucrat Vazquez hopes to marshal the angry residents of the capitol, El Pao, plus the many political prisoners, to oust Governor Gual.
Who’s in it. Fever Mounts at El Pao stars Gérard Philipe as Ramón Vázquez, Jean Servais as Alejandro Gual, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr. as le Gouverneur Mariano Vargas and Raúl Dantés as Lieutenant García, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fever Mounts at El Pao has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fever Mounts at El Pao page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fever Mounts at El Pao tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Fever Mounts at El Pao (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fever Mounts at El Pao change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fever Mounts at El Pao worth watching?
- Fever Mounts at El Pao holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fever Mounts at El Pao?
- Fever Mounts at El Pao stars Gérard Philipe, Jean Servais, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., Raúl Dantés and Domingo Soler.
- When was Fever Mounts at El Pao released?
- Fever Mounts at El Pao was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.