
La vida de Carlos Gardel
1939-05-24 · 100 min · ★ 6.0
The life, hardships, love affairs, triumphs and failures of the world-renowned tango singer Carlos Gardel.
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- Directors
- Alberto de Zavalía
- Production companies
- Argentina Sono Film
- Countries
- Argentina
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Hugo del CarrilCarlos Gardel
Delia GarcésTeresa
Elsa O'ConnorDorina
Miguel Gómez BaoGarabito
Juana SujoBetty
Santiago Gómez Cou
Armando de VicentePedro
Alberto TerronesMartinez
Salvador Lotito
Herminia Mancini
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