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Detective a contramano (1949) | Slate

Detective a contramano

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Detective a contramano

Satire to common police films at the time. The story, nimbly narrated, revolves around the figure of its popular interpreter, the radio comedian of those years Juan Carlos Mareco.

Released: 1949
Runtime: 1h 10m
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Country: Uruguay
Language: Spanish

Direction and writing

Adolfo L. FabregatDirector, Writer

Héctor TorresAssistant Director

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