Boom in the Moon
El moderno Barba Azul
Synopsis
An American soldier marooned in Mexico is mistaken for a wife-butchering serial killer.
Top Cast
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Buster Keaton
Ángel Garasa
Virginia Serret
Fernando Soto
Luis G. Barreiro
Jorge Mondragón
Óscar Pulido
José Elías Moreno
Pedro Elviro
Francisco D. Valero
Ramón G. Larrea
Francisco Martínez
Roberto Garduño
Ángel Buenafuente
Guillermo Bravo Sosa
Fernando Flaquer
Enriqueta Reza
(uncredited)
José Torvay
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaime Salvador
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Trivas, Jaime Salvador
- Original Score
- Georges Tzipine, Leo Cardona
- Original Title
- El moderno Barba Azul
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Alsa Films, S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaime Salvador
Victor Trivas, Jaime Salvador
Georges Tzipine, Leo Cardona
Agustín Jiménez
Rafael Ceballos
Alexander Salkind
Department Leadership Roster
Jaime Salvador
Director
Agustín Jiménez
Director of Photography
Rafael Ceballos
Editor
Alexander Salkind
Producer
Ramón Rodríguez Granada
Production Design
Alberto Vázquez Chardy
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Boom in the Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boom in the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boom in the Moon about?
An American soldier marooned in Mexico is mistaken for a wife-butchering serial killer.
Who directed Boom in the Moon?
Boom in the Moon was directed by Jaime Salvador.
Who stars in Boom in the Moon?
The principal cast of Boom in the Moon includes Buster Keaton, Ángel Garasa, Virginia Serret, Fernando Soto, Luis G. Barreiro.
When was Boom in the Moon released and how long is it?
Boom in the Moon was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Boom in the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boom in the Moon was composed by Georges Tzipine, Leo Cardona.