

If I Should Die Before I Wake
1952-03-11 · 67 min · ★ 6.6
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
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Néstor ZavarceLucio Santana
Floren DelbeneInspector Santana
Homero CárpenaCorruptorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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