Directing
René Cardona
- Born
- Oct 9, 1905 · Aged 82
- Died
- Apr 25, 1988
- Place of birth
- Havana, Cuba
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 130
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 147
Also known as (5)
- René Cardona Sr.
- Рене Кардона
- Рене Кардона-старший
- Рене Кардона-ст.
- René Cardona Andre
Biography
René Cardona (October 8, 1905 – April 25, 1988) was a Mexican director, actor, producer, screenwriter, and film editor, who was prominent during part of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. René Cardona was born in Havana, Cuba, on October 8, 1905, and began medical school in Cuba, but due to the political problems of the island, he and his family moved to New York City in 1926, where he continued his studies. Economic circumstances experienced by his family caused him to leave his studies. He befriended famous actor Rodolfo Valentino and obtained work as an extra in several films, until 1929…
