Santo vs. the Strangler
Santo vs. el estrangulador
Synopsis
A mysterious killer has been strangling women in a variety theater, and the police decide to bring Santo into the investigation. Santo suspects the killer is hiding undercover as one of the theater employees and must discover his true identity before more women are murdered.
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El Santo
Santo, el Enmascarado de Plata
María Duval
Laura
Roberto Cañedo
The Great Goudini
Ofelia Montesco
Lilian
Carlos López Moctezuma
Inspector Villegas
Begoña Palacios
Irene
Alberto Vázquez
Javier
Eric del Castillo
Jerry Marcos
Emma Arvizu
Claudia
Julián de Meriche
Julian Fiorelli
Nathanael León
Strangler's Henchman (uncredited)
Fernando Osés
Wrestler (uncredited)
Milton Ray
Ray
Mayte Carol
Odete
Gloria Chávez
Corista rubia
Julio Ahuet
Agente policía
Manuel Dondé
Policía encubierto
José Cora
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Cardona
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael García Travesí, René Cardona
- Original Score
- Enrico C. Cabiati
- Original Title
- Santo vs. el estrangulador
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Norte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Cardona
Rafael García Travesí, René Cardona
Enrico C. Cabiati
Alfredo Uribe
José Juan Munguía
Alberto López
Department Leadership Roster
José Juan Munguía
Editor
Rafael García Travesí
Writer
Alberto López
Producer
Arcadi Artis Gener
Production Design
René Cardona
Writer
René Cardona
Director
Alfredo Uribe
Director of Photography
Enrico C. Cabiati
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santo vs. the Strangler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santo vs. the Strangler about?
A mysterious killer has been strangling women in a variety theater, and the police decide to bring Santo into the investigation. Santo suspects the killer is hiding undercover as one of the theater employees and must discover his true identity before more women are murdered.
Who directed Santo vs. the Strangler?
Santo vs. the Strangler was directed by René Cardona.
Who stars in Santo vs. the Strangler?
The principal cast of Santo vs. the Strangler includes El Santo, María Duval, Roberto Cañedo, Ofelia Montesco, Carlos López Moctezuma.
When was Santo vs. the Strangler released and how long is it?
Santo vs. the Strangler was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Santo vs. the Strangler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santo vs. the Strangler was composed by Enrico C. Cabiati.