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El mensaje de la muerte

1953 1h 20m ES
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6.5
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★6.5TMDB · 4
CrimeThrillerMysteryDramaAction
Synopsis
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The film is based on real events, from a case investigated by Detective Valente Quintana.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza
Writers
Zacarías Gómez Urquiza, Carlos M. Novi
Languages
Spanish
Countries
Mexico

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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73 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rafael Ceballos 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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Miguel Torruco and Rebeca Iturbide and José María Linares Rivas carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0268452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Zacarías Gómez Urquiza directs. Rafael Ceballos cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Mexico. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 273 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 3Editor Rafael Ceballos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 4Miguel Torruco and Rebeca Iturbide and José María Linares Rivas carry the top of the cast.
  • 5IMDB entry: tt0268452 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 6Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing
Rafael Ceballos
Production design
Jorge Fernández
Makeup / hair
Rosa Guerrero
Sound
Enrique Rodríguez
Runtime
80 min · 1h 20m
Status
Released
Original language
ES

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Zacarías Gómez Urquiza

Production companies

Who made it

  • FI

    Filmex

    MX

Key crew

  • ProducerGregorio Walerstein
  • CinematographyManuel Gómez Urquiza
  • EditorRafael Ceballos
  • MusicGustavo César Carrión
  • ProducerCarlos M. Novi
  • Casting DirectorMiguel Ángel Garrido
  • Production DesignJorge Fernández
  • Makeup ArtistRosa Guerrero
  • HairstylistMiguel Horcasitas
  • Production ManagerJulio Guerrero Tello
  • Assistant DirectorWinfield Sánchez
  • Dialogue EditorEduardo Arjona
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerEnrique Rodríguez
  • Camera OperatorLeobardo Sánchez
  • Lighting TechnicianRamón Vázquez
  • Assistant EditorEufemio Rivera
  • Script SupervisorJavier Carreño
  • Assistant Production ManagerFederico Serrano
  • Title DesignerNicolás Rueda Jr.

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1953-05-02

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