
Death at Dawn
Drama · Thriller
Overview
The prestigious composer Virgilio Delise, suspected of being involved in the death of his stepfather, unexpectedly runs away. Doria, an ambitious insurance detective, will stop at nothing to prove his guilt.
Top Cast


António Vilar
António Vilar
Virgilio Delise
António Vilar
Virgilio Delise


José María Rodero
José María Rodero
Doria
José María Rodero
Doria


Pedro Porcel
Pedro Porcel
Police Commissioner
Pedro Porcel
Police Commissioner


Rafael Navarro
Rafael Navarro
Rafael Sala
Rafael Navarro
Rafael Sala


José María Caffarel
José María Caffarel
Costa
José María Caffarel
Costa
Sun de Sanders
Sun de Sanders
Lina
Sun de Sanders
Lina
Vicente Soler
Vicente Soler
Cano's Partner
Vicente Soler
Cano's Partner


Félix de Pomés
Félix de Pomés
Montevidei
Félix de Pomés
Montevidei
Eduardo Sancho
Eduardo Sancho
Cano
Eduardo Sancho
Cano


Josep Maria Angelat
Josep Maria Angelat
Doria's Partner
Josep Maria Angelat
Doria's Partner
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