Carlos Velo
Carlos Velo Corbelos (15 November 1909 – 10 March 1988) was a Spanish film director. He directed 45 films between 1934 and 1983. His 1956 film Torero!
Carlos Velo

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- Carlos Velo
- Born
- 15 November 1909
- Birthplace
- Cartelle, Spain
- Died
- 10 March 1988
- Place of death
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Occupation
- Film director Film producer Screenwriter
- Nationality
- Mexico · Spain
- Languages
- Spanish · Galician
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Carlos Velo Corbelos (15 November 1909 – 10 March 1988) was a Spanish film director. He directed 45 films between 1934 and 1983. His 1956 film Torero!
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• Name — Carlos Velo • Born — 15 November 1909 • Birthplace — Cartelle, Spain • Died — 10 March 1988 • Place of death — Mexico City, Mexico • Occupation — Film director Film producer Screenwriter • Years Active — 1934–1983
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• Torero! (1956) • Sonatas (1959) • Pedro Páramo (1967)
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Carlos Velo was born at Cartelle.
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