The Absentee

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The Absentee

1952

1h 52m

6.5(4 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Overview

After arguing with her husband, a woman runs out of the house in the car and dies in a mysterious accident

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10 members

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Arturo de Córdova

Jorge de la Cueva

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Rosita Quintana

Mónica Sandoval

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Andrea Palma

Cecilia

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Ramón Gay

Jaime

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Mimí Derba

Doña Elena, madre de Isabel

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Carlos Riquelme

Mecanico

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Angélica María

Rosita

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María Douglas

Magdalena

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Manuel Sánchez Navarro

Rafael, mayordomo

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Enrique Díaz 'Indiano'

Padre de Isabel

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