La Baraja de la Muerte (1916)
In 1916 the Santiago society shuddered with the crime of a wealthy businessman. Corina Rojas, his young wife, was the first woman sentenced to death in Chile and her story inspired the first national feature film.
Director: Salvador Giambastiani
Genre: Drama, Crime, Romance
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 22, 1916
Cast
- Palmira Fernández - Corina Rojas
- Mario Carrasco - David Díaz Muñoz
- Alfredo Torricelli - Jorge Sangts
Screenplay
- Claudio de Alas
- Claudio de Alas (Screenplay)
Editing: Salvador Giambastiani
Production: Giambastiani Films
Country: Chile
Language: No Language
Original Language: es
Themes
Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
infidelity, piano lessons, based on true story, dysfunctional marriage, black and white, silent film, older husband, rich husband
More Films by Director: Salvador Giambastiani
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Baraja de la Muerte about?
- In 1916 the Santiago society shuddered with the crime of a wealthy businessman. Corina Rojas, his young wife, was the first woman sentenced to death in Chile and her story inspired the first national feature film.
- Who directed La Baraja de la Muerte?
- La Baraja de la Muerte was directed by Salvador Giambastiani.
- Who stars in La Baraja de la Muerte?
- La Baraja de la Muerte stars Palmira Fernández, Mario Carrasco, Alfredo Torricelli.
- How long is La Baraja de la Muerte?
- La Baraja de la Muerte has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is La Baraja de la Muerte?
- La Baraja de la Muerte is a Drama, Crime, Romance film.
- Where was La Baraja de la Muerte produced?
- La Baraja de la Muerte was produced in Chile.
- What are the themes of La Baraja de la Muerte?
- The themes of La Baraja de la Muerte include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.