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The Man and the Monster

El hombre y el monstruo

1959 · 1h 18m · Horror · Mexico

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
Written by
Alfredo Salazar
Starring
Enrique Rambal, Martha Roth, Abel Salazar, Ofelia Guilmáin
6.1Smart score

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