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Cast
Enrique Rambal
as Samuel Magno
Martha Roth
as Laura / Alejandra
Abel Salazar
as Ricardo Souto
Ofelia Guilmáin
as Cornelia Magno
José Chávez
as Chief of Detectives
Maricarmen Vela
as Blond Motorist
Carlos Suárez
as Cast
Ana Laura Baledón
as Little Girl Piano Student
Armando Guttierez
as Hotel Manager
Cecilia Leger
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1959
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror
Votes15
DirectorRafael Baledón
WritersAlfredo Salazar
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Man and the Monster
About The Man and the Monster
A failed pianist sells his soul to the devil in return for his becoming the greatest musician in the world. The catch: every time he plays he turns into a horrible monster.
Directed by Rafael Baledón, The Man and the Monster leans on a strong ensemble — Enrique Rambal, Martha Roth, Abel Salazar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1959.
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