Loco Fever

– When the Chilean officials lift the ban on harvesting the shellfish "el loco" (which purportedly is ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
La fiebre del loco
Loco Fever (2001) - Also known as La fiebre del loco

When the Chilean officials lift the ban on harvesting the shellfish "el loco" (which purportedly is an aphrodisiac) in the seaside village of Puerto Gala greed and lust take hold. Greed is embodied by Carlos Maldonato, "El Canuto," who attempts to buy all of the shellfish for a Japanese company, and by a traveling band of prostitutes that accompany the influx of fishermen. El Canuto also wrangles to get into good stead with an old flame, Sonia, who is now the proprietor of "La Pincoya," a local restaurant. But "el loco" proves more effective, and more damaging, than anyone could have guessed.

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Release Date:

04 Oct 2001

Language:

Spanish

Director:

Andrés Wood

Writer:

René Arcos, Gilberto Villarroel, Andrés Wood

Main Actors:

Emilio Bardi, Luis Dubó, Loreto Moya, Luis Margani

Plot:

Entrepreneurs visit a Chilean town, where they temporarily allow the fishing of a shellfish in danger of extinction.

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10