Once Upon a Scoundrel (1973)
Overview
After falling for Alicia, greedy and powerful Mexican landowner Carlos has her fiancé thrown in prison on a bogus charge. To trick Carlos into releasing her man, Alicia teams up with her Aunt Delfina and tries to convince Carlos that he's a ghost.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.999 |
Directed By
George Schaefer
TOP CAST
Zero Mostel
Carlos del Refugio
Katy Jurado
Aunt Delfina
A Martinez
Luis Manuel
Priscilla Garcia
Alicia
Titos Vandis
Dr. Fernandez
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