Rage

Rage (Spanish title : El Mal) is a 1966 Mexican-American drama neo noir thriller film and co-written and directed by Gilberto Gazcón and starring Glenn Ford and Stella Stevens in the last of their three films together and David Reynoso. The opening credits indicate the title of the film is 48 Ore Per Non Morire, which translated from Italian to English is "48 Hours Not To Die." Filming took place in Sierra de Órganos National Park in the town of Sombrerete, Mexico. Plot Dr. Reuben lives alone with his dog at the medical clinic in a small Mexican town. An alcoholic, he blames himself for the death of his wife and baby in childbirth. He refuses to treat Maria, who likely needs a Caesarean section. Maria's husband, Pancho, works for a nearby construction crew. Pancho's co-worker Fortunato complains that his cat has been acting unusual. The cat bites Reuben's dog. The dog later bites Reuben. A supply truck brings a group of women into town as "entertainment" for the workers. One of them, Perla, is attracted to Reuben, but he shows no interest. The next morning the women leave town, but Reuben finds Perla asleep on his examination table. It will be ten days before Perla can leave on the next supply truck. Fortunato is brought into town by his fellow workers to see Reuben. He is delirious, restrained by ropes, foaming at the mouth. Reuben concludes the man has rabies and cannot be cured. Fortunato dies that evening. Ten days later, Perla plans to leave, but makes one last effort to befriend Reuben. He rebuffs her again, explaining that he blames himself, not her, for his sour attitude.