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Chano Urueta

Bio: Santiago Eduardo Urueta Sierra Rodríguez (Mineral de Cusihuiriachi, Chihuahua, Mexico, February 24, 1895-Mexico City, March 23, 1979), better known as Chano Urueta, was a film director, actor and writer who stood out since the first half of the 1930s as one of the most gifted adapters of great works of universal literature.
Born: Wed, Feb 24 1904
Birthplace: Chihuahua - Mexico

Death: Fri, Mar 23 1979
Chano Urueta is 75 years old
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Poster of Los leones del ring contra la Cosa Nostra
Los leones del ring contra la Cosa Nostra
Chano Urueta was 70 in Los leones del ring contra la Cosa Nostra as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1974
Poster of Los leones del ring
Los leones del ring
Chano Urueta was 70 in Los leones del ring as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of Tu camino y el mio
Tu camino y el mio
Chano Urueta was 69 in Tu camino y el mio as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1973
Poster of The Incredible Professor Zovek
The Incredible Professor Zovek
Chano Urueta was 68 in The Incredible Professor Zovek as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1972
Poster of The Door and The Butcher's Wife
The Door and The Butcher's Wife
Chano Urueta was 65 in The Door and The Butcher's Wife as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1969
Poster of El as de oros
El as de oros
Chano Urueta was 64 in El as de oros as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1968
Poster of Blue Demon vs. the Diabolical Women
Blue Demon vs. the Diabolical Women
Chano Urueta was 64 in Blue Demon vs. the Diabolical Women as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of Blue Demon vs. the Infernal Brains
Blue Demon vs. the Infernal Brains
Chano Urueta was 64 in Blue Demon vs. the Infernal Brains as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1968
Poster of Los gavilanes negros
Los gavilanes negros
Chano Urueta was 62 in Los gavilanes negros as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1966
Poster of Blue Demon vs. the Satanic Power
Blue Demon vs. the Satanic Power
Chano Urueta was 62 in Blue Demon vs. the Satanic Power as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1966
Poster of Alma grande
Alma grande
Chano Urueta was 61 in Alma grande as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Especialista en chamacas
Especialista en chamacas
Chano Urueta was 61 in Especialista en chamacas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1965
Poster of Blue Demon
Blue Demon
Chano Urueta was 61 in Blue Demon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1965
Poster of El robo al tren correo
El robo al tren correo
Chano Urueta was 60 in El robo al tren correo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1964
Poster of Cinco asesinos esperan
Cinco asesinos esperan
Chano Urueta was 60 in Cinco asesinos esperan as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1964
Poster of Lupe Balazos
Lupe Balazos
Chano Urueta was 60 in Lupe Balazos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of El ciclón de Jalisco
El ciclón de Jalisco
Chano Urueta was 60 in El ciclón de Jalisco as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1964
Poster of La muerte en el desfiladero
La muerte en el desfiladero
Chano Urueta was 59 in La muerte en el desfiladero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1963
Poster of The Living Head
The Living Head
Chano Urueta was 59 in The Living Head as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of Los chacales
Los chacales
Chano Urueta was 58 in Los chacales as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of The Brainiac
The Brainiac
Chano Urueta was 58 in The Brainiac as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1962
Poster of El asaltacaminos
El asaltacaminos
Chano Urueta was 58 in El asaltacaminos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1962
Poster of Camino de la horca
Camino de la horca
Chano Urueta was 58 in Camino de la horca as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1962
Poster of The Witch's Mirror
The Witch's Mirror
Chano Urueta was 58 in The Witch's Mirror as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1962
Poster of Pilotos de la muerte
Pilotos de la muerte
Chano Urueta was 58 in Pilotos de la muerte as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1962
Poster of El hombre de la ametralladora
El hombre de la ametralladora
Chano Urueta was 57 in El hombre de la ametralladora as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1961
Poster of Guantes de oro
Guantes de oro
Chano Urueta was 57 in Guantes de oro as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1961
Poster of Three Romeos and One Juliet
Three Romeos and One Juliet
Chano Urueta was 56 in Three Romeos and One Juliet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of El torneo de la muerte
El torneo de la muerte
Chano Urueta was 56 in El torneo de la muerte as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1960
Poster of Luciano Romero
Luciano Romero
Chano Urueta was 56 in Luciano Romero as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 1960
Poster of Bala Perdida
Bala Perdida
Chano Urueta was 56 in Bala Perdida as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Las canciones unidas
Las canciones unidas
Chano Urueta was 56 in Las canciones unidas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1960
Poster of Herencia trágica
Herencia trágica
Chano Urueta was 56 in Herencia trágica as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1960
Poster of Los tigres del ring
Los tigres del ring
Chano Urueta was 56 in Los tigres del ring as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1960
Poster of Una bala es mi testigo
Una bala es mi testigo
Chano Urueta was 56 in Una bala es mi testigo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1960
Poster of Revolver en guardia
Revolver en guardia
Chano Urueta was 55 in Revolver en guardia as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Los hermanos Diablo
Los hermanos Diablo
Chano Urueta was 55 in Los hermanos Diablo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1959
Poster of Del suelo no paso
Del suelo no paso
Chano Urueta was 55 in Del suelo no paso as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1959
Poster of Cuando se quiere se quiere
Cuando se quiere se quiere
Chano Urueta was 55 in Cuando se quiere se quiere as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1959
Poster of No soy monedita de oro
No soy monedita de oro
Chano Urueta was 55 in No soy monedita de oro as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1959
Poster of El jinete negro
El jinete negro
Chano Urueta was 54 in El jinete negro as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1958
Poster of The Mark of Satan
The Mark of Satan
Chano Urueta was 53 in The Mark of Satan as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1957
Poster of The Head of Pancho Villa
The Head of Pancho Villa
Chano Urueta was 53 in The Head of Pancho Villa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1957
Poster of The Headless Rider
The Headless Rider
Chano Urueta was 53 in The Headless Rider as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Furias desatadas
Furias desatadas
Chano Urueta was 53 in Furias desatadas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1957
Poster of El ratón
El ratón
Chano Urueta was 52 in El ratón as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1957
Poster of Diabolical Kidnapping
Diabolical Kidnapping
Chano Urueta was 52 in Diabolical Kidnapping as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Serenata en México
Serenata en México
Chano Urueta was 52 in Serenata en México as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1956
Poster of The Illegitimate
The Illegitimate
Chano Urueta was 52 in The Illegitimate as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1956
Poster of El seductor
El seductor
Chano Urueta was 51 in El seductor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1955
Poster of El túnel 6
El túnel 6
Chano Urueta was 51 in El túnel 6 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1955
Poster of La rival
La rival
Chano Urueta was 51 in La rival as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1955
Poster of El vendedor de muñecas
El vendedor de muñecas
Chano Urueta was 51 in El vendedor de muñecas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1955
Poster of Se solicitan modelos
Se solicitan modelos
Chano Urueta was 50 in Se solicitan modelos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1954
Poster of ¿Por qué ya no me quieres?
¿Por qué ya no me quieres?
Chano Urueta was 50 in ¿Por qué ya no me quieres? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1954
Poster of La perversa
La perversa
Chano Urueta was 49 in La perversa as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1954
Poster of The Witch
The Witch
Chano Urueta was 49 in The Witch as 'Director, Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1954
Poster of La desconocida
La desconocida
Chano Urueta was 49 in La desconocida as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of The Magnificent Beast
The Magnificent Beast
Chano Urueta was 49 in The Magnificent Beast as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1953
Poster of The Revived Monster
The Revived Monster
Chano Urueta was 48 in The Revived Monster as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of El cuarto cerrado
El cuarto cerrado
Chano Urueta was 48 in El cuarto cerrado as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1952
Poster of Música, mujeres y amor
Música, mujeres y amor
Chano Urueta was 48 in Música, mujeres y amor as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1952
Poster of Mi campeón
Mi campeón
Chano Urueta was 48 in Mi campeón as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1952
Poster of La estatua de carne
La estatua de carne
Chano Urueta was 47 in La estatua de carne as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951
Poster of From Can-Can to Mambo
From Can-Can to Mambo
Chano Urueta was 47 in From Can-Can to Mambo as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Manos de seda
Manos de seda
Chano Urueta was 47 in Manos de seda as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1951
Poster of Serenata en Acapulco
Serenata en Acapulco
Chano Urueta was 46 in Serenata en Acapulco as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of To the Sound of the Mambo
To the Sound of the Mambo
Chano Urueta was 46 in To the Sound of the Mambo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1950
Poster of El desalmado
El desalmado
Chano Urueta was 46 in El desalmado as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1950
Poster of Mi preferida
Mi preferida
Chano Urueta was 46 in Mi preferida as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1950
Poster of La gota de sangre
La gota de sangre
Chano Urueta was 45 in La gota de sangre as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1950
Poster of Ventarrón
Ventarrón
Chano Urueta was 45 in Ventarrón as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1949
Poster of El abandonado
El abandonado
Chano Urueta was 45 in El abandonado as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1949
Poster of No me quieras tanto
No me quieras tanto
Chano Urueta was 45 in No me quieras tanto as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1949
Poster of Dos almas en el mundo
Dos almas en el mundo
Chano Urueta was 45 in Dos almas en el mundo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1949
Poster of Yo maté a Juan Charrasqueado
Yo maté a Juan Charrasqueado
Chano Urueta was 45 in Yo maté a Juan Charrasqueado as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1949
Poster of The Grand Champion
The Grand Champion
Chano Urueta was 45 in The Grand Champion as 'Director, Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1949
Poster of Rayito de luna
Rayito de luna
Chano Urueta was 44 in Rayito de luna as 'Director, Adaptation, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949
Poster of La santa del barrio
La santa del barrio
Chano Urueta was 44 in La santa del barrio as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of La norteña de mis amores
La norteña de mis amores
Chano Urueta was 44 in La norteña de mis amores as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of En los altos de Jalisco
En los altos de Jalisco
Chano Urueta was 44 in En los altos de Jalisco as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1948
Poster of Se la llevó el Remington
Se la llevó el Remington
Chano Urueta was 44 in Se la llevó el Remington as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1948
Poster of Una aventura en la noche
Una aventura en la noche
Chano Urueta was 44 in Una aventura en la noche as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1948
Poster of La carne manda
La carne manda
Chano Urueta was 44 in La carne manda as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1948
Poster of Si Adelita se fuera con otro
Si Adelita se fuera con otro
Chano Urueta was 44 in Si Adelita se fuera con otro as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1948
Poster of El deseo
El deseo
Chano Urueta was 44 in El deseo as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1948
Poster of La feria de Jalisco
La feria de Jalisco
Chano Urueta was 43 in La feria de Jalisco as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of De pecado en pecado
De pecado en pecado
Chano Urueta was 43 in De pecado en pecado as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Mujer
Mujer
Chano Urueta was 43 in Mujer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1947
Poster of La noche y tú
La noche y tú
Chano Urueta was 42 in La noche y tú as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1946
Poster of El superhombre
El superhombre
Chano Urueta was 41 in El superhombre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of El recuerdo de aquella noche
El recuerdo de aquella noche
Chano Urueta was 41 in El recuerdo de aquella noche as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1945
Poster of Camino de Sacramento
Camino de Sacramento
Chano Urueta was 41 in Camino de Sacramento as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1945
Poster of El camino de los gatos
El camino de los gatos
Chano Urueta was 40 in El camino de los gatos as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1944
Poster of El corsario negro
El corsario negro
Chano Urueta was 40 in El corsario negro as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1944
Poster of Viva Mi Desgracia
Viva Mi Desgracia
Chano Urueta was 39 in Viva Mi Desgracia as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of No matarás
No matarás
Chano Urueta was 39 in No matarás as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943
Poster of Ave sin nido
Ave sin nido
Chano Urueta was 39 in Ave sin nido as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1943
Poster of Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Chano Urueta was 38 in Guadalajara as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of El conde de Montecristo
El conde de Montecristo
Chano Urueta was 38 in El conde de Montecristo as 'Director, Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1942
Poster of El misterioso señor Marquina
El misterioso señor Marquina
Chano Urueta was 38 in El misterioso señor Marquina as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1942
Poster of La liga de las canciones
La liga de las canciones
Chano Urueta was 37 in La liga de las canciones as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Poster of ¡Que viene mi marido!
¡Que viene mi marido!
Chano Urueta was 36 in ¡Que viene mi marido! as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1940
Poster of The Underdogs
The Underdogs
Chano Urueta was 36 in The Underdogs as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1940
Poster of The Sign of Death
The Sign of Death
Chano Urueta was 35 in The Sign of Death as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1939
Poster of The Night of the Mayans
The Night of the Mayans
Chano Urueta was 35 in The Night of the Mayans as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1939
Poster of Hombres del mar
Hombres del mar
Chano Urueta was 34 in Hombres del mar as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1938
Poster of Canción del alma
Canción del alma
Chano Urueta was 33 in Canción del alma as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 1938
Poster of María
María
Chano Urueta was 33 in María as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of Mi candidato
Mi candidato
Chano Urueta was 33 in Mi candidato as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 1937
Poster of Jalisco nunca pierde
Jalisco nunca pierde
Chano Urueta was 32 in Jalisco nunca pierde as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1937
Poster of Desecration
Desecration
Chano Urueta was 29 in Desecration as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1934
Poster of Enemigos
Enemigos
Chano Urueta was 29 in Enemigos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1934
Poster of El escándalo
El escándalo
Chano Urueta was 29 in El escándalo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934
Poster of El destino
El destino
Chano Urueta was 23 in El destino as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1928

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