The Sign of Death (1939)
1h 33m
Running Time
December 23, 1939Release Date
The Sign of Death (1939)
1h 33m
Running Time
December 23, 1939Release Date

Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Elena D'Orgaz
Lola Ponce

Carlos Orellana
Dr. Gallardo

Cantinflas
Cantinflas

Manuel Medel
Medel

Rafael Icardo
El sablista (uncredited)

Tomás Perrín
Carlos Manzano

Max Langler
Matlatzín

Matilde Corell
Tia Mati

Manuel Arvide
Jefe de redacción (uncredited)

Raúl Guerrero
Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)

Aurora Ruiz
Cliente de adivino (uncredited)

María Luisa Serrano
Turista (uncredited)

Chano Urueta
Director / Screenplay

Salvador Novo
Writer / Associate Producer / Art Direction

José Benavides hijo
Writer

Francisco Elías
Writer
Media.

Details.
Release DateDecember 23, 1939
Original NameEl Signo de la Muerte
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 33m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
mexico
journalist
sacrifice
code
doctor
bound and gagged
aztec indian
anthropologist
wizard
chloroform
Wiki.
The Sign of Death (Spanish: El signo de la muerte) is a 1939 Mexican film directed by Chano Urueta and starring Cantinflas and Carlos Orellana. The film is part of Cantinflas's early starring roles where he teamed up with Manuel Medel.
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