The Sign of Death (1939): Cast
The Sign of Death is a 1939 mystery horror film directed by Chano Urueta, starring Tomás Perrín as Carlos Manzano, Elena D'Orgaz and Cantinflas. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Chano Urueta
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- CISA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sign of Death About?
The premise of The Sign of Death without spoilers.
Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate a gruesome murder of a young woman whose body is discovered with her heart ripped out, suggesting a human sacrifice. Their probe leads them to a museum where the enigmatic director, the renowned Doctor Gallardo, becomes a key figure in the mystery.
The Sign of Death Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- murder
- chloroform
- mexico
- bound and gagged
- wizard
- anthropologist
- sacrifice
- aztec
The Sign of Death Cast & Characters
Tomás Perrín leads the cast as Carlos Manzano, with Elena D'Orgaz as Lola Ponce and Cantinflas as Cantinflas. Directed by Chano Urueta; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Chano Urueta
- Tomás Perrín as Carlos Manzano
- Elena D'Orgaz as Lola Ponce
- Cantinflas as Cantinflas
- Manuel Arvide as Jefe de redacción (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Sign of Death
· 7 more- Rafael Icardo El sablista (uncredited)
- Carlos Orellana Dr. Gallardo
- Max Langler Matlatzín
- Manuel Medel Medel
- Aurora Ruiz Cliente de adivino (uncredited)
- Raúl Guerrero Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)
- María Luisa Serrano Turista (uncredited)
The Sign of Death Videos
The featurette of The Sign of Death.
The Sign of Death Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “O Signo da Morte” and “Cantinflas”.
- Also known as
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- O Signo da Morte
- Cantinflas
- Cicerone
Seen The Sign of Death?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Sign of Scorpio, The Death of the Jackal and Death by Engagement.
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The Sign of Scorpio 1974 -
The Death of the Jackal 1984 -
Death by Engagement 2005 -
Museum Of Horror 1964 -
Death on the Fourposter 1964 -
Santo in the Hotel of Death 1963 -
Theatre of Death 1967 -
Death Uncertain 1973 -
The Scent of Death 1989 -
The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales 1960 -
The Art of Dying 1991 -
All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos 2005
The Sign of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Sign of Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sign of Death?
The Sign of Death runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Sign of Death released?
The Sign of Death was released on December 23, 1939.
Who directed The Sign of Death?
The Sign of Death was directed by Chano Urueta.
More films by Chano Urueta Who is in the cast of The Sign of Death?
The Sign of Death stars Tomás Perrín as Carlos Manzano, Elena D'Orgaz as Lola Ponce and Cantinflas as Cantinflas, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Sign of Death have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sign of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Sign of Death in?
The original language of The Sign of Death is Spanish.
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