The Scent of Death
1987, English. Directed by Ismael Rodríguez Jr..
The Chemos and the Pachecos are two gangs whose adventures are witnessed by the doctor, the assistant and the social worker of a clinic where they know of the young men's problems.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ismael Rodríguez Jr.Director
- Carmen SalinasLa Cábula
- Gilberto TrujilloSalvador
- Alma DelfinaPiedad
- Arturo VázquezRoger
- Miguel ManzanoDoctor Hipólito
- Marco Antonio Infante LopezDoctor Urquiza
- José Carlos RuizMr. López
- María PradoMrs. López
- Alejandra MeyerMargarita's Mother
- Valentín TrujilloLaurita's Father
- Gerardo ZepedaThe "Uncle"
- Fernando ManzanoVictor
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1987
- Original title
- Olor A muerte
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Ismael Rodríguez Jr., Ismael Rodríguez, Jorge Manrique
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The Scent of Death runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is The Scent of Death on?
The Scent of Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scent of Death?
If you liked The Scent of Death, try Colombiana, Gang Related, The Substitute.
Who directed The Scent of Death?
The Scent of Death (1987) was directed by Ismael Rodríguez Jr. and stars Carmen Salinas, Gilberto Trujillo, Alma Delfina.