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Los dineros del diablo
1952 | B/N | 85:00

Needing money after his father’s death, Manuel, an ambitious textile factory employee, decides to work for a gangster, “El Gitano.” With Manuel’s help, they rob the factory. When the police discover him, he flees. Later, Manuel is repentant, realizing that money can’t buy happiness


Country: México
Direction: Galindo; Alejandro
Script: Galindo; Alejandro, Villatoro; Carlos
Production: Noriega; Joseph, Posada; José Othon
Photography: Jiménez; Agustín
Sound: Fields; James L., Samperio; Galdino R.
Music: Baena; Federico
Cast:Aguilar; Amalia, Cañedo; Roberto, Parra; Víctor, Soto Rangel; Arturo, Grifell; Prudencia, Alzaga; Jorge, Márquez; Bruno, Reiguera; Francisco, Carrillo; Enrique, De La Parra; Javier, De la Vega; Manuel, Nava; José, Trejo Morales; Manuel
Participation year at FICM: 2022

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