The Sign of Death (1939)
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.
Director: Chano Urueta
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: December 23, 1939
Cast
- Elena D'Orgaz - Lola Ponce
- Carlos Orellana - Dr. Gallardo
- Cantinflas - Cantinflas
- Manuel Medel - Medel
- Rafael Icardo - El sablista (uncredited)
- Tomás Perrín - Carlos Manzano
- Max Langler - Matlatzín
- Manuel Arvide - Jefe de redacción (uncredited)
- Raúl Guerrero - Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)
- Aurora Ruiz - Cliente de adivino (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Silvestre Revueltas
Cinematography: Víctor Herrera
Editing: Joseph Noriega
Production: CISA
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Cult Ritual and Horror Sacrifice
Keywords
journalist, mexico, sacrifice, code, doctor, bound and gagged, mexica (aztec), anthropologist, wizard, chloroform
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sign of Death about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sign of Death?
- The Sign of Death was directed by Chano Urueta.
- Who stars in The Sign of Death?
- The Sign of Death stars Elena D'Orgaz, Carlos Orellana, Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Rafael Icardo, Tomás Perrín.
- How long is The Sign of Death?
- The Sign of Death has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Sign of Death?
- The Sign of Death is a Comedy, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was The Sign of Death produced?
- The Sign of Death was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Sign of Death?
- The themes of The Sign of Death include: Cult Ritual and Horror Sacrifice.