| La Guerra la gano yo | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Francisco Múgica |
| Written by | Carlos A. Olivari, Sixto Pondal Ríos |
| Cinematography | Alfredo Traverso |
| Edited by | A. Rampoldi |
| Music by | Bert Rosé |
Production company | |
Release date | 14 February 1943 |
Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
La Guerra la gano yo (I Win the War) is a 1943 Argentine comedy film.
The 71-minute black and white film was produced for Lumiton by Francisco Múgica and released on 14 February 1943. The script was by Carlos A. Olivari, Sixto Pondal Ríos. The film starred Pepe Arias, Ricardo Passano and Alberto Contreras. [1] The actress Virginia Luque made her debut in the film at the age of sixteen. [2]
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The cast included: [1]
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