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The Mark of the Skunk (1950): Cast

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The Mark of the Skunk is a 1950 family comedy directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares, starring Germán Valdés as Tin, Marcelo Chávez and Silvia Pinal. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Mark of the Skunk (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Family , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Studio
As Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mark of the Skunk About?

The premise of The Mark of the Skunk without spoilers.

In 1840 California, the viscount of Texmelucan celebrates his son Tin’s return from Italy, where he studied fencing. Though trained, Tin is cowardly and runs from a duel with Captain Gaspar. On the run he frees a witch tied to a tree, who gives him an ointment that makes him invulnerable for an hour. He can use it three times to save his father from the tyrant Marcelo.

The Mark of the Skunk Themes & Keywords

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  • father son conflict
  • spell
  • witch
  • period film
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Cast & crew

The Mark of the Skunk Cast & Characters

Germán Valdés leads the cast as Tin, with Marcelo Chávez as Don Marcelo de Toluca and Silvia Pinal as Lupita. Directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares; 11 actors are credited in all.

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The Mark of the Skunk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mark of the Skunk, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mark of the Skunk?

The Mark of the Skunk runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Mark of the Skunk released?

The Mark of the Skunk was released on June 15, 1950.

Who directed The Mark of the Skunk?

The Mark of the Skunk was directed by Gilberto Martínez Solares.

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Who is in the cast of The Mark of the Skunk?

The Mark of the Skunk stars Germán Valdés as Tin, Marcelo Chávez as Don Marcelo de Toluca and Silvia Pinal as Lupita, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Mark of the Skunk have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mark of the Skunk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mark of the Skunk in?

The original language of The Mark of the Skunk is Spanish.

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