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. 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.

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