José A. Martínez Suárez
José Antonio Martínez Suárez (2 October 1925 – 17 August 2019) was an Argentine film director and screenwriter. He worked on more than 20 films between 1949 and 2003. He was the brother of actresses Mirtha and Silvia Legrand.
Also recorded as Jose A. Martinez Suarez
José A. Martínez Suárez

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- Born
- 2 October 1925
- Birthplace
- Villa Cañás, Santa Fé, Argentina
- Died
- 17 August 2019
- Place of death
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Occupation
- * Film director
- Full name
- José Antonio Martínez Suárez.
- Nationality
- Argentina.
- Honours
- Silver Condor Award.
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José Antonio Martínez Suárez (2 October 1925 – 17 August 2019) was an Argentine film director and screenwriter. He worked on more than 20 films between 1949 and 2003. He was the brother of actresses Mirtha and Silvia Legrand.
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• Born — 2 October 1925 • Birthplace — Villa Cañás, Santa Fé, Argentina • Died — 17 August 2019 • Place of death — Buenos Aires, Argentina • Resting Place — La Chacarita Cemetery • Occupation — * Film director • screenwriter • Years Active — 1949–2003 • Children — 3 • Relatives — * Mirtha Legrand (sister) • Silvia Legrand (sister) José Antonio Martínez Suárez (2 October 1925 – 17 August 2019) was an Argentine film director and screenwriter. He worked on more than 20 films between 1949 and 2003. He was the brother of actresses Mirtha and Silvia Legrand.
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• The Dixielanders: ¿No es ella dulce? - 1956 • Altos Hornos Zapla - 1956 • El Crack - 1960 • Responsibility (Dar la cara) - 1962 • Viaje de una noche de verano - 1965 • El hombre de la víbora - 1965 • Los Chantas - 1975 • Yesterday's Guys Used No Arsenic (Los Muchachos de antes no usaban arsénico) - 1976 • El desafío - 1978 • Nights Without Moons and Suns (Noches sin lunas ni soles) - 1984
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