Loco Fever

2001 1h 34m ES

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 11

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tamara Acosta
Nelly
Mariana Loyola
Paty
Patricia López
Isabel
Carmen Barros
Juana
Chamila Rodríguez
Ana
Pablo Striano
Marcelo
Emilio Bardi
Canuto
Cristián Chaparro

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrés Wood
Writers: René Arcos, Andrés Wood, Gilberto Villarroel
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Chile, Mexico, Spain

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Chile, Mexico, Spain.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andrés Wood, shot by M.I. Littin-Menz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carlos Cabezas. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Andrea Chignoli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Tamara Acosta and Mariana Loyola and Patricia López carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0299876 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Andrés Wood directs. M.I. Littin-Menz behind the camera. Carlos Cabezas scores. Andrea Chignoli cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Chile, Mexico, Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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125 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: Chile, Mexico, Spain.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Andrés Wood, shot by M.I. Littin-Menz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Carlos Cabezas. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Andrea Chignoli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Tamara Acosta and Mariana Loyola and Patricia López carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0299876 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.