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In the Palm of Your Hand (1951)

Movie ★ 6.0 112 min

Drama Thriller Crime

A con artist seduces the widow of a millionaire, only to learn she'd plotted with her lover to murder the late husband. A tense game of cat-and-mouse ensues—but who's the cat?

Roberto Gavaldón Director Roberto Gavaldón Writer José Revueltas Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 21, 1951
Runtime
112 min
IMDb
tt0042434
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Producciones Mier y Brooks

Themes

Cast

Arturo de Córdova Arturo de Córdova Professor Jaime Karin Leticia Palma Leticia Palma Ada Cisneros de Romano Ramón Gay Ramón Gay Leon Romano Consuelo Guerrero de Luna Consuelo Guerrero de Luna Sra. Arnold Carmen Montejo Carmen Montejo Clara Stein Enriqueta Reza Enriqueta Reza Carmelita Manuel Arvide Manuel Arvide Inspector de policia Bertha Lehar Señora del Valle Lonka Becker Dueña de restaurante José Arratia Notario Guillermo Ramírez Policía Ignacio García Organista Víctor Alcocer Víctor Alcocer Police (uncredited) Alfonso Carti Police (uncredited) Jesús Gómez Police (uncredited) Stephen Berne Empleado restaurante (uncredited) Lidia Franco Empleada hotel (uncredited) Pascual García Peña Pascual García Peña Pajarero (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is In the Palm of Your Hand about?
A con artist seduces the widow of a millionaire, only to learn she'd plotted with her lover to murder the late husband. A tense game of cat-and-mouse ensues—but who's the cat?
Who directed In the Palm of Your Hand?
In the Palm of Your Hand was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
Who stars in In the Palm of Your Hand?
In the Palm of Your Hand stars Arturo de Córdova, Leticia Palma, Ramón Gay, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna.
When was In the Palm of Your Hand released?
In the Palm of Your Hand is a 1951 drama, thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch In the Palm of Your Hand?
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