The Sign of Death
1939, Spanish. Directed by Chano Urueta.
Two journalists, Carlos and Lola, investigate the murder of a young woman whose body appeared with her heart torn out, in what seems to be a human sacrifice. The investigation leads the reporters to a museum, whose director is the famous Doctor Gallardo.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- Chano UruetaDirector
- CantinflasCantinflas
- Manuel MedelMedel
- Carlos OrellanaDr. Gallardo
- Elena D'OrgazLola Ponce
- Tomás PerrínCarlos Manzano
- Max LanglerMatlatzín
- Matilde CorellTía Mati
- Elia D'ErzellAlicia
- Alfonso ParraEl comisario
- Manuel ArvideJefe de redacción (uncredited)
- Raúl GuerreroBorracho de la comisaría (uncredited)
- Rafael IcardoEl sablista (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1939
- Original title
- El Signo de la Muerte
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Chano Urueta, Salvador Novo
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The Sign of Death: quick answers
What should I watch before The Sign of Death?
Watch Así es mi tierra (1937), Águila o sol (1938), Siempre listo en las tinieblas (1939), and Jengibre contra Dinamita (1939) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after The Sign of Death?
Next in the series: Cantinflas boxeador (1940), Cantinflas Ruletero (1940), and Cantinflas y su prima (1940).
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How long is The Sign of Death?
The Sign of Death runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Sign of Death isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 December 1939. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sign of Death?
If you liked The Sign of Death, try Dead, The Abominable Dr. Phibes, Doctor X.
Who directed The Sign of Death?
The Sign of Death (1939) was directed by Chano Urueta and stars Cantinflas, Manuel Medel, Carlos Orellana.