The Body Snatcher

(Ladrón de cadáveres)

Synopsis

Policeman Carlos, investigates a mysterious theft of dead bodies, he visits Dorantes gym, where wrestlers are being trained. Cowboy Guillermo dreams of becoming a wrestler, he makes Dorantes secretary fall in love with him. Wrestler Lobo Negro is stabbed by Panchito, a lottery salesman. His assistant takes the dead body to a secret laboratory where Panchito tries to bring him back to life with the brain of a monkey. The police sends an under cover wrestler (Guillermo) to track down the Death Bodies Thief...

A movie directed by Fernando Méndez

1957 - 80 minutes - Black & White - Mono - NC

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Main Cast

  • Lucía
  • Capt. Carlos Robles
  • Guillermo Santana / El Vampiro
  • Don Panchito / The Mad Doctor
  • Felipe Dorantes
  • Police Chief
  • El Lobo
  • Cosme Ramírez
  • Rubio, Felipe's assistant
  • ...
  • ...
  • El Tigre

Also Known As

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Release dates

  • September 26, 1957
  • September 26, 1957