Francisco Petrone

Acting

Francisco Petrone

Born August 13, 1902 · Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died March 11, 1967 · aged 64

Francisco Petrone was an Argentinian actor in cinema and theatre. Known for his democratic and communist ideals, he was persecuted by Perón's government and had to exile to Mexico. He acted in multiple films, mostly during Argentina's cinema golden age.

Known For

Toss Me a DimeToss Me a Dime · 1958
Toss Me a Dime
7.11958
MovieDocumentary
Everyday the children of the neighborhood known as "Tire Dié", in the city of Santa Fe, wait for the train to ask for money, shouting "Tire dié!" (toss me a dime!) to the passengers. Considered the first survey-on-film in Latin America.
Sombras PorteñasSombras Porteñas · 1936
Sombras Porteñas
8.01936
MovieDramaCrime
A murderer takes refuge with his friend in a town on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapí, but she falls in love with another man and will return to the city alone.
The DoubtThe Doubt · 1954
The Doubt
6.81954
Movie
White EagleWhite Eagle · 1941
White Eagle
8.51941
MovieDrama
The happiness of a child is marred by the harsh attitude of the captain of a boat.
Savage PampasSavage Pampas · 1945
Savage Pampas
7.11945
MovieDramaWestern
In a fort in the middle of the Pampa, their commander Hilario Castro decides to bring women from Buenos Aires to prevent deserting soldiers.
Monte CriolloMonte Criollo · 1935
Monte Criollo
9.01935
MovieCrime
Lucy is a woman of shady past who convinces Argüello and Carlos to install an illegal gambling hall on a cabaret that worked legally. When Argüello is interested romantically in her, it rejects it because it is attracted by Carlos, a womanizer singer. The obsession for her leads Argüello to cheat in the game that he holds with Carlos and manages to ruin him, but finally both fight and Argüello dies stabbed but without denouncing his aggressor to recover his self-esteem as a professional player.
The Gaucho WarThe Gaucho War · 1942
The Gaucho War
6.71942
MovieHistoryDrama
The story of the irregular forces on the north of Argentina, fighting against the Spanish Crown for the independence.
HermanosHermanos · 1939
Hermanos
7.01939
MovieDrama
Four brothers set their differences apart when they need to help another brother.

Filmography

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