The Sign of Death
El Signo de la Muerte
Synopsis
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.
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El Signo De La Muerte
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-03-09
Top Cast
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Cantinflas
Cantinflas
Manuel Medel
Medel
Carlos Orellana
Dr. Gallardo
Elena D'Orgaz
Lola Ponce
Tomás Perrín
Carlos Manzano
Max Langler
Matlatzín
Matilde Corell
Tía Mati
Elia D'Erzell
Alicia
Alfonso Parra
El comisario
Manuel Arvide
Jefe de redacción (uncredited)
Raúl Guerrero
Borracho de la comisaría (uncredited)
Rafael Icardo
El sablista (uncredited)
Aurora Ruiz
Cliente de adivino (uncredited)
María Luisa Serrano
Turista (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chano Urueta
- Screenplay & Story
- Chano Urueta
- Original Score
- Silvestre Revueltas
- Original Title
- El Signo de la Muerte
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- CISA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chano Urueta
Chano Urueta, Salvador Novo, Francisco Elías, José Martínez de la Vega, José Benavides hijo
Silvestre Revueltas
Víctor Herrera
Joseph Noriega
Felipe Mier, Pedro Maus
Department Leadership Roster
Chano Urueta
Director
Chano Urueta
Screenplay
Felipe Mier
Producer
Joseph Noriega
Editor
Silvestre Revueltas
Original Music Composer
José Rodríguez Granada
Production Design
Víctor Herrera
Director of Photography
Pedro Maus
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sign of Death
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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 principal cast of The Sign of Death includes Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Carlos Orellana, Elena D'Orgaz, Tomás Perrín.
When was The Sign of Death released and how long is it?
The Sign of Death was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sign of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sign of Death was composed by Silvestre Revueltas.