Santo vs. the Strangler
1965, Spanish. Directed by René Cardona.
A mysterious killer has been strangling women in a variety theater, and the police decide to bring Santo into the investigation. Santo suspects the killer is hiding undercover as one of the theater employees and must discover his true identity before more women are murdered.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- René CardonaDirector
- El SantoSanto, el Enmascarado de Plata
- María DuvalLaura
- Roberto CañedoThe Great Goudini
- Ofelia MontescoLilian
- Carlos López MoctezumaInspector Villegas
- Begoña PalaciosIrene
- Alberto VázquezJavier
- Eric del CastilloJerry Marcos
- Emma ArvizuClaudia
- Julián de MericheJulian Fiorelli
- Nathanael LeónStrangler's Henchman (uncredited)
- Fernando OsésWrestler (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1965
- Original title
- Santo vs. el estrangulador
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Rafael García Travesí, René Cardona
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Santo vs. the Strangler: quick answers
What should I watch before Santo vs. the Strangler?
Watch Santo in the Hotel of Death (1963), Santo vs. the Diabolical Brain (1963), Santo in the Wax Museum (1963), and The Diabolical Axe (1965) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Santo vs. the Strangler?
Next in the series: Santo vs. the Ghost of the Strangler (1966), The Grave Robbers (1966), and Baron Brakola (1967).
Is Santo vs. the Strangler worth watching?
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How long is Santo vs. the Strangler?
Santo vs. the Strangler runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Santo vs. the Strangler have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Santo vs. the Strangler on?
Santo vs. the Strangler isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 November 1965. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Santo vs. the Strangler?
If you liked Santo vs. the Strangler, try Retroactive, The Locksmith, Blackwater Lane.
Who directed Santo vs. the Strangler?
Santo vs. the Strangler (1965) was directed by René Cardona and stars El Santo, María Duval, Roberto Cañedo.