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On the dead the crowns(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-12-14
50%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
Overview:
A family has their daughter marry a dying man in order to get an inheritance, but get into trouble when the man survives his illness.
Languages: Spanish.
Countries:
Mexico
ProductionCompanies:
Filmex
Movie: On the dead the crowns
Top 5 Billed Cast
Antonio Espino 'Clavillazo'
Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo
Amparo Arozamena
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