Santo vs. Doctor Death

1973 1h 37m ES

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5.3

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★5.3TMDB · 15

Science FictionActionAdventureHorror

Synopsis

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Masked Mexican wrestler and superhero Santo plays private investigator, called in by government officials to investigate the mysterious vandalism of a high profile painting. With the help of his two counterparts, he uncovers the truth behind an art collector/chemist who may be murdering female models.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

El Santo
Santo
Carlos Romero Marchent
Paul, Agent 9004
Helga Liné
Sara, Mann's Assistant
George Rigaud
Dr. Robert Mann
Antonio Pica
Peter, Mann's Nephew
Mirta Miller
Susan / Margaret Smith
Maribel Hidalgo
Ester, the Blonde Model
Frank Braña
Henchman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rafael Romero Marchent
Writers: José Luis Navarro, Rafael Romero Marchent
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain, Mexico

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Mexico.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "El Santo Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rafael Romero Marchent, shot by Godofredo Pacheco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonio Gimeno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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El Santo and Carlos Romero Marchent and Helga Liné carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070631 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rafael Romero Marchent directs. Godofredo Pacheco behind the camera. Antonio Gimeno cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain, Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Spain, Mexico.
3Part of the "El Santo Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Rafael Romero Marchent, shot by Godofredo Pacheco. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Antonio Gimeno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6El Santo and Carlos Romero Marchent and Helga Liné carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0070631 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Godofredo Pacheco
Editing: Antonio Gimeno
Makeup / hair: Antonia López
Runtime: 97 min · 1h 37m
Status: Released
Original language: ES
IMDB: Santo vs. Doctor Death (1973)

Part of

El Santo Collection

A collection of films starring the luchador El Santo on his various adventures, sometimes teaming up with his in-ring rivals Blue Demon and Mil Mascaras.