The People Who Own the Dark
1976 film directed by Léon Klimovsk
The People Who Own the Dark (Spanish: Último deseo, lit. 'Last Wish') is a 1976 Spanish post-apocalyptic thriller directed by León Klimovsky starring Nadiuska and Alberto de Mendoza.
Plot
A group of wealthy men who have survived an apocalyptic fallout unscathed mingling with female prostitutes in a high-class orgy in a secluded countryside mansion-brothel face the attacks of a violent horde of blinded townsfolk.
Cast
Production
The screenplay was penned by Vicente Aranda, Joaquim Jordà and Gabriel Burgos based on a story by Burgos. Shooting locations included the Cartuja de Talamanca de Jarama in the province of Madrid.
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