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Crime drama

A Sweet Scent of Death (1999): Cast

A Sweet Scent of Death (1999) movie poster

A Sweet Scent of Death is a 1999 crime drama directed by Gabriel Retes, starring Laila Saab as Adela, Diego Luna and Karra Elejalde. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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A Sweet Scent of Death (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Gabriel Retes
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Sweet Scent of Death About?

The premise of A Sweet Scent of Death without spoilers.

When a rumor starts to run, how far can it take you? Ramón is secretly in love with Adela. One morning, he discovers her corpse among the oat fields

A Sweet Scent of Death Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • carrying a dead woman
  • murder of a nude woman
  • stabbing a woman
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • female pubic hair
  • female full frontal nudity
  • sheriff
  • murder
  • dead woman
  • female rear nudity
  • small town sheriff
+8 more
  • mother son relationship
  • dead woman on ground
  • female topless nudity
  • mexico
  • machismo
  • naked dead woman
  • dead girl
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

A Sweet Scent of Death Cast & Characters

Laila Saab leads the cast as Adela, with Diego Luna as Ramon and Karra Elejalde as El Gitano. Directed by Gabriel Retes; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Sweet Scent of Death

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From the director

More from Gabriel Retes

More films directed by Gabriel Retes: Wild Women, Broken Flag and New World.

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A Sweet Scent of Death Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Sweet Scent of Death.

Un dulce olor a muerte- Trailer Cinelatino
Details

A Sweet Scent of Death Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Der süsse Duft des Todes” and “Kuoleman makea tuoksu”.

Also known as
  • Der süsse Duft des Todes
  • Kuoleman makea tuoksu
  • A halál édes illata
  • Słodki zapach śmierci

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A Sweet Scent of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Sweet Scent of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Sweet Scent of Death?

A Sweet Scent of Death runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was A Sweet Scent of Death released?

A Sweet Scent of Death was released on December 13, 1999.

Who directed A Sweet Scent of Death?

A Sweet Scent of Death was directed by Gabriel Retes.

More films by Gabriel Retes

Who is in the cast of A Sweet Scent of Death?

A Sweet Scent of Death stars Laila Saab as Adela, Diego Luna as Ramon and Karra Elejalde as El Gitano, among 5 credited actors.

Does A Sweet Scent of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. A Sweet Scent of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Sweet Scent of Death in?

The original language of A Sweet Scent of Death is Spanish.

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