The Life of Carlos Gardel (Spanish: La vida de Carlos Gardel) is a 1939 Argentine musical film directed by Alberto de Zavalía and starring Hugo del Carril, Delia Garces and Elsa O'Connor.[1] The premiered in Buenos Aires on May 24, 1939. The film is a biopic, portraying the life of the French-born tango singer Carlos Gardel (1890-1935) who became a popular film star in Argentina and the United States. The film was a major success, due largely to the lasting popularity of Gardel following his sudden death in an airplane crash four years before.[2] The film boosted the careers of its stars, and was part of what became known as the Golden Age of Argentine Cinema.
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Directed by | Alberto de Zavalía |
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Cinematography | Alberto Etchebehere |
Edited by | Nicolás Proserpio |
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Production company | Argentina Sono Film |
Distributed by | Argentina Sono Film |
Release date | 24 May 1939 |
Running time | 107 minutes |
Country | Argentina |
Language | Spanish |
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