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If I Should Die Before I Wake
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If I Should Die Before I Wake

1952-03-11 · 67 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Thriller

While playing a prank, a young boy accidentally discovers the identity of a criminal lurking in the neighborhood.

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Directors
Carlos Hugo Christensen
Production companies
Estudios San Miguel
Countries
Argentina
Status
Released

Top Cast

Néstor ZavarceNéstor ZavarceLucio Santana
Blanca del PradoLucio's Mother
Floren DelbeneFloren DelbeneInspector Santana
Homero CárpenaHomero CárpenaCorruptor
Enrique de PedroPrincipal
Virginia RomayTeacher
Marisa NúñezTeacher
María A. TroncosoJuana
Marta QuintelaAlicia

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