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The Sign of Death
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The Sign of Death

1939-12-23 · 93 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Horror · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Chano Urueta
Production companies
CISA
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

CantinflasCantinflasCantinflas
Manuel MedelManuel MedelMedel
Carlos OrellanaCarlos OrellanaDr. Gallardo
Elena D'OrgazElena D'OrgazLola Ponce
Tomás PerrínTomás PerrínCarlos Manzano
Max LanglerMax LanglerMatlatzín
Matilde CorellTía Mati
Elia D'ErzellAlicia
Alfonso ParraEl comisario
Manuel ArvideManuel ArvideJefe de redacción (uncredited)
Raúl GuerreroBorracho de la comisaría (uncredited)
Rafael IcardoRafael IcardoEl sablista (uncredited)
Aurora RuizCliente de adivino (uncredited)
María Luisa SerranoTurista (uncredited)

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