The Black Ace
El as negro
Synopsis
Lieutenant Palomino of the police must recover some important documents containing the formula for the antidote to a serious disease. With the help of the magician Fu-Man-Chu, they embark on an adventure filled with suspense, intrigue, and deception.
Top Cast
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David T. Bamberg
Fu Manchu
Manuel Medel
Satanás
Janice Logan
Olga Wagner / Mary
Ángel T. Sala
Teniente Palomino
Charles Stevens
Wilson
Víctor Velázquez
Swani Rami
Mario Tenorio
Enrique
Andrés Novo
Sr. Naipini
Milisa Sierra
Hermana de Enrique
Armando Arriola
Espectador borracho teatro (uncredited)
Ricardo Carti
Sr. Ministro (uncredited)
Tony Díaz
Ventrílocuo (uncredited)
Pepita González
Clienta (uncredited)
Carmen Lomelí
Clienta (uncredited)
Chel López
Saboteador (uncredited)
Issa Morante
Clienta (uncredited)
Tito Novaro
Piloto avión (uncredited)
Salvador Quiroz
López (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Cardona
- Screenplay & Story
- David T. Bamberg, René Cardona, Felipe Subervielle
- Original Score
- Manuel Esperón
- Original Title
- El as negro
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Films Mundiales
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Cardona
David T. Bamberg, René Cardona, Felipe Subervielle
Manuel Esperón
Gabriel Figueroa
Gloria Schoemann
Felipe Subervielle
Department Leadership Roster
Felipe Subervielle
Producer
René Cardona
Director
Gloria Schoemann
Editor
Jorge Fernández
Production Design
Henri de Chatillon
Costume Design
Royer
Costume Design
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Ace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Ace about?
Lieutenant Palomino of the police must recover some important documents containing the formula for the antidote to a serious disease. With the help of the magician Fu-Man-Chu, they embark on an adventure filled with suspense, intrigue, and deception.
Who directed The Black Ace?
The Black Ace was directed by René Cardona.
Who stars in The Black Ace?
The principal cast of The Black Ace includes David T. Bamberg, Manuel Medel, Janice Logan, Ángel T. Sala, Charles Stevens.
When was The Black Ace released and how long is it?
The Black Ace was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Ace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Ace was composed by Manuel Esperón.