Amok
Synopsis
A doctor embezzles the proceeds of his Parisian clinic in order to better support the manipulative woman with whom he is having an affair. After losing all the money while gambling, he is forced to flee to an undeveloped region of India. There, he tries to mitigate the onslaught of a disease the natives term "Amok," while his past mistakes still plague him.
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AMOK (1944) - Maria Felix Dances
Type: Clip • Published 2007-09-28
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María Félix
Madame Travis / Sra. Belmont
Julián Soler
Dr. Jorge Martell
Estela Inda
Tara
Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr.
Gobernador
José Baviera
Sr Belmont
Paco Fuentes
Dr. Rozier
Miguel Arenas
Tío de Jorge
Kali Karlo
Sirviente
Carolina Barret
Rosa, sirvienta
Gustavo Rojo
Arturo Soto Rangel
Don Eduardo
Lupe del Castillo
Vieja abortista
José Goula
Luis Blumenthal
Enrique Cancino
Carlos Aguirre
Eduardo Noriega
Sobrino del gobernador
Manuel Pozos
Roberto Cañedo
Hombre en casino (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Momplet
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Wallfisch, Max Aub, Stefan Zweig, Antonio Momplet
- Original Score
- Manuel Esperón, Agustín Lara
- Original Title
- Amok
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Clasa Films Mundiales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Momplet
Erwin Wallfisch, Max Aub, Stefan Zweig, Antonio Momplet
Manuel Esperón, Agustín Lara
Alex Phillips
Jorge Busto
Gonzalo Elvira
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Momplet
Director
Alex Phillips
Director of Photography
Erwin Wallfisch
Writer
Max Aub
Writer
Antonio Momplet
Writer
Gonzalo Elvira
Producer
Jorge Busto
Editor
Jorge Fernández
Production Design
Edward Fitzgerald
Production Design
Beatriz Sánchez Tello
Costume Design
Alberto Vázquez Chardy
Costume Design
Manuel Esperón
Original Music Composer
Agustín Lara
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amok
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What is Amok about?
A doctor embezzles the proceeds of his Parisian clinic in order to better support the manipulative woman with whom he is having an affair. After losing all the money while gambling, he is forced to flee to an undeveloped region of India. There, he tries to mitigate the onslaught of a disease the natives term "Amok," while his past mistakes still plague him.
Who directed Amok?
Amok was directed by Antonio Momplet.
Who stars in Amok?
The principal cast of Amok includes María Félix, Julián Soler, Estela Inda, Miguel Ángel Ferriz Sr., José Baviera.
When was Amok released and how long is it?
Amok was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Amok?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amok was composed by Manuel Esperón, Agustín Lara.
Is Amok based on a book or true story?
Amok is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stefan Zweig".