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The Sign of Death (1939) · El Signo de la Muerte

Name: The Sign of Death
Director: Chano Urueta
Genre: Horror comedy, Hospital, Misterio, Satanism, Latin American horror
Released: 1939
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Carlos Orellana, Elena D'Orgaz, Tomás Perrín

Original title: El Signo de la Muerte

1939 · Chano Urueta · 93 min · Mexico · Edited by 1

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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.

A 1939 title built around Horror comedy, Hospital and Misterio. Directed by Chano Urueta.

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The Sign of Death (1939) · El Signo de la Muerte

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