Mateo
Synopsis
Cars and progress made an old carriage-driver jobless and so desperate that he becomes a gangster. When his own son starts a life of crime, he repents and gives himself to the authorities. When he lives prison, he will be happy to rejoin his family, as his son repented, too.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Tinayre
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Tinayre
- Original Score
- Enrique Santos Discépolo
- Original Title
- Mateo
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Estudios Baires
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Tinayre
Daniel Tinayre, Armando Discépolo
Enrique Santos Discépolo
Carlos Lemos
Eduardo Bedoya
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Lemos
Editor
Daniel Tinayre
Director
Daniel Tinayre
Screenplay
Eduardo Bedoya
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mateo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mateo about?
Cars and progress made an old carriage-driver jobless and so desperate that he becomes a gangster. When his own son starts a life of crime, he repents and gives himself to the authorities. When he lives prison, he will be happy to rejoin his family, as his son repented, too.
Who directed Mateo?
Mateo was directed by Daniel Tinayre.
Who stars in Mateo?
The principal cast of Mateo includes Luis Arata, Enrique Santos Discépolo, José Gola, Alita Román, Ada Cornaro.
When was Mateo released and how long is it?
Mateo was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Mateo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mateo was composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.