Mateo (1937 film)
Mateo is a 1937 Argentine drama film based upon the play by Armando Discépolo. It was adapted and directed by Daniel Tinayre.[1]
| Mateo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Daniel Tinayre |
| Written by | Armando Discépolo (play); Daniel Tinayre |
| Starring | Luis Arata |
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| Country | Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
An old carriage-driver who is rendered jobless by cars and progress is so desperate that he becomes a gangster. But when his own son starts a life of crime, he repents and gives himself to the authorities, setting an example for his family and especially for his son.
References
- Martín, Jorge Abel (1980). Cine argentino '79 (in Spanish). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Corregidor. p. 48.
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