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The Sign of Death

Film19391h 33mReleased

HorrorComedyMystery
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Director
Chano Urueta
Language
Spanish
Released
1939-12-23
Runtime
1h 33m

Community score

6.327 votes on TMDB

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Rating weighted by how many people voted

6.4

The story

Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.

Cast

  • Cantinflas
    CantinflasCantinflas
  • Manuel Medel
    Manuel MedelMedel
  • Carlos Orellana
    Carlos OrellanaDr. Gallardo
  • Elena D'Orgaz
    Elena D'OrgazLola Ponce
  • Tomás Perrín
    Tomás PerrínCarlos Manzano
  • Max Langler
    Max LanglerMatlatzín
  • Matilde Corell — artwork unavailable
    Matilde CorellTía Mati
  • Elia D'Erzell — artwork unavailable
    Elia D'ErzellAlicia
  • Alfonso Parra — artwork unavailable
    Alfonso ParraEl comisario
  • Manuel Arvide
    Manuel ArvideJefe de redacción (uncredited)