If I Should Die Before I Wake (1952)

Cast

• Néstor Zavarce - Lucio Santana
• Blanca del Prado - Madre de Lucio
• Floren Delbene - Inspector Santana
• Homero Cárpena - Corruptor
• Enrique de Pedro - Director
• Virginia Romay - Maestra
• Marisa Núñez - Maestra
• María A. Troncoso - Juana
• Marta Quintela - Alicia

Screenplay

• Alejandro Casona (Screenplay)
• Cornell Woolrich (Short Story)
• Alejandro Casona (Dialogue)

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation

Keywords

child hero, film noir, child molester, based on short story, merry go round, child molestation, dark secret, schoolroom, father son relationship, child abduction, police manhunt, school yard, man of his word, child predator, the boy who cried wolf

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is If I Should Die Before I Wake about?

While playing a prank, a young boy accidentally discovers the identity of a criminal lurking in the neighborhood.

Who directed If I Should Die Before I Wake?

If I Should Die Before I Wake was directed by Carlos Hugo Christensen.

Who stars in If I Should Die Before I Wake?

If I Should Die Before I Wake stars Néstor Zavarce, Blanca del Prado, Floren Delbene, Homero Cárpena, Enrique de Pedro, Virginia Romay.

How long is If I Should Die Before I Wake?

If I Should Die Before I Wake has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).

What genre is If I Should Die Before I Wake?

If I Should Die Before I Wake is a Drama, Thriller film.

Where was If I Should Die Before I Wake produced?

If I Should Die Before I Wake was produced in Argentina.

What are the themes of If I Should Die Before I Wake?

The themes of If I Should Die Before I Wake include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.