Fever

Fever

NC-17 1971 · 85 min · ★ 3.4 · Drama

Sandra, lovelessly married to a landowner who owns racehorses, meets José María, a lumberjack, and they quickly fall in love. After some time, Sandra's husband learns of the relationship.

Directed by Armando Bó · Written by Armando Bó

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