The Nail (1944)
Spain, late 19th century. Judge Javier Zarco finds in a cemetery a skull pierced by a nail and suspects that a murder has been committed.
Top billed cast
Amparo RivellesBlanca
Rafael DuránJavier Zarco
Juan EspantaleónJuan
Milagros LealAuthoritarian Lady
Joaquín RoaBerrugo
Irene Caba AlbaOld Female Witness
Juan CalvoPeasant
Ramón MartoriProsecutor
Rafaela SatorrésDoña Blanca
José María LadoAlfonso Gutiérrez del Romeral
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