The Sign of Death

Dec 23, 1939

1h 33m

★ 6.0

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.

Genres

Comedy

Horror

Mystery

Production Companies

CISA

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Cast

Lola Ponce

Elena D'Orgaz

Dr. Gallardo

Carlos Orellana

Cantinflas

Medel

Manuel Medel

El sablista (uncredited)

Rafael Icardo

Carlos Manzano

Tomás Perrín

Matlatzín

Max Langler

Jefe de redacción (uncredited)

Manuel Arvide

Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)

Raúl Guerrero

Cliente de adivino (uncredited)

Aurora Ruiz

Turista (uncredited)

María Luisa Serrano

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