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The Sign of Death

The Sign of Death

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The Sign of Death

1939

1h 33m

6.5(28 votes)

Comedy

Horror

Mystery

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

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Cantinflas

Cantinflas

Cantinflas

Manuel Medel

Manuel Medel

Medel

Carlos Orellana

Carlos Orellana

Dr. Gallardo

Elena D'Orgaz

Elena D'Orgaz

Lola Ponce

Tomás Perrín

Tomás Perrín

Carlos Manzano

Max Langler

Max Langler

Matlatzín

Matilde Corell

Tía Mati

Elia D'Erzell

Alicia

Alfonso Parra

El comisario

Manuel Arvide

Manuel Arvide

Jefe de redacción (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Chano Urueta
Written by: Chano Urueta
Salvador Novo
Produced by: Felipe Mier
Pedro Maus

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