Monte Criollo (1935)
Lucy is a woman of shady past who convinces Argüello and Carlos to install an illegal gambling hall on a cabaret that worked legally. When Argüello is interested romantically in her, it rejects it because it is attracted by Carlos, a womanizer singer. The obsession for her leads Argüello to cheat in the game that he holds with Carlos and manages to ruin him, but finally both fight and Argüello dies stabbed but without denouncing his aggressor to recover his self-esteem as a professional player.
Director: Arturo S. Mom
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: May 22, 1935
Cast
- Nedda Francy - Lucy
- Francisco Petrone - Argüello
- Florindo Ferrario - Carlos
- Domingo Sapelli - Mendieta
- Oscar Villa
- Marcelo Ruggero - Gringo
- Olga Mom
- Azucena Maizani - Ella misma
Screenplay
Music: Francisco Pracánico
Cinematography: Francis Boeniger
Production: Argentina Sono Film
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Arturo S. Mom
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monte Criollo about?
- Lucy is a woman of shady past who convinces Argüello and Carlos to install an illegal gambling hall on a cabaret that worked legally. When Argüello is interested romantically in her, it rejects it because it is attracted by Carlos, a womanizer singer. The obsession for her leads Argüello to cheat in the game that he holds with Carlos and manages to ruin him, but finally both fight and Argüello dies stabbed but without denouncing his aggressor to recover his self-esteem as a professional player.
- Who directed Monte Criollo?
- Monte Criollo was directed by Arturo S. Mom.
- Who stars in Monte Criollo?
- Monte Criollo stars Nedda Francy, Francisco Petrone, Florindo Ferrario, Domingo Sapelli, Oscar Villa, Marcelo Ruggero.
- How long is Monte Criollo?
- Monte Criollo has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Monte Criollo?
- Monte Criollo is a Crime film.
- Where was Monte Criollo produced?
- Monte Criollo was produced in Argentina.