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Había una vez un marido
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Había una vez un marido

1953-03-05 · 97 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Comedy · Music · Mystery

Due to confusion, Rafael is believed responsible for the death of Teresa. His wife Lilia and his brother looking for the real culprits.

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Directors
Fernando Méndez
Production companies
Cinematográfica Filmex S.A
Countries
Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lilia MichelLilia MichelLilia
Rafael BaledónRafael BaledónRafael
Pedro InfantePedro InfantePedro Infante
María VictoriaMaría VictoriaNelly
Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele'Yolanda Montes 'Tongolele'Tongolele
Pedro VargasPedro VargasPedro Vargas
Antonio AguilarAntonio AguilarTony Aguilar
Juan LegidoJuan Legido
Carlota SolaresCarlota SolaresAlegria
José PulidoJosé PulidoAntonio
Gloria AguiarTeresa Rivera
Pedro de AguillónPedro de AguillónBetin
Alfonso Iglesias PadreMédico forense
Omar JassoPolicía
Jorge TreviñoJorge TreviñoBaby Tonina
Juan OrracaJuan OrracaAgente policía
Guillermo CramerGuillermo CramerMesero
Velia VegarVecina
Consuelo MonteagudoEsposa de Baby Tonina
José PardavéAgente policía

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