The Corpse Breaks a Date
The Corpse Breaks a Date (Spanish: El muerto falta a la cita) is a 1944 Argentine thriller film of the classical era of Argentine cinema, directed by Pierre Chenal and starring Ángel Magaña, Nélida Bilbao and Sebastián Chiola.[1] [2] Future star Tilda Thamar appears in a supporting role. It was made in Buenos Aires and shot on location around the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Raúl Soldi.
Cast
- Ángel Magaña as Daniel Rivero
- Nélida Bilbao as Elena
- Sebastián Chiola as Guido Franchi
- Guillermo Battaglia as Doctor Emilio Quiroga
- Maruja Gil Quesada as Matilde
- Oscar Villa as Gordo
- Tilda Thamar as Nora
- Roberto García Ramos as Raúl Estévez
- Alberto Terrones as Comisario
- René Múgica as Agente
References
Bibliography
- Maranghello, César. Breve historia del cine argentino. Laertes, 2005.
- Plazaola, Luis Trelles. South American Cinema: Dictionary of Film Makers. La Editorial, UPR, 1989.