La cumparsita
1947 · 77 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, Music
A reporter and tango singer is sent to the war zone in 1916, where he loses his memory.
Directed by Antonio Momplet · Written by Emilio Villalba Welsh
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Hugo del Carril Ricardo Galván / Pablo -
Aída Alberti Susana -
Carlos Castro Ñato -
Max Citelli -
Chela Cordero -
Nelly Darén Luisa -
Florindo Ferrario Felipe -
Felisa Mary Tía Remedios -
José Olarra Don Martín - M Maruja Pais
- C Carlos Rivas
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Ernesto Vilches
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