Abel Santa Cruz facts for kids
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Abel Santa Cruz
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Abel Santa Cruz in 1967
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| Born | 1915 Barracas, Buenos Aires
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| Died | February 4, 1995 (aged 79–80) |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, film producer and literary critic |
| Spouse(s) | Elcira Olivera Garcés |
Abel Santa Cruz (born in 1915, died February 4, 1995) was a very important Argentine writer. He was a talented screenwriter who wrote stories for movies and TV shows. He created nearly 130 films over many years. His work greatly influenced Argentine cinema.
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About Abel Santa Cruz
Abel Santa Cruz was born in 1915. He became famous for writing scripts. A script is the written story for a movie or TV show. He also worked as a film producer. This means he helped make sure the movies got made. He was also a literary critic, someone who reviews books and plays.
His Early Career
Abel Santa Cruz wrote his first film script in 1940. It was for a movie called Un Señor mucamo. Ten years later, in 1950, his career really took off. This happened when he adapted a famous play by Oscar Wilde. The play was called The Importance of Being Earnest. Abel Santa Cruz turned it into a film called Al compás de tu mentira. This movie helped him become well-known.
Famous Works
Abel Santa Cruz wrote many different types of films. In 1963, he wrote a funny gangster movie called Alias Flequillo. He also wrote the script for El Profesor Hippie in 1969. This film was directed by Fernando Ayala. His stories often mixed humor with interesting characters.
He was married to Elcira Olivera Garcés. Later, he married Silvia Montanari for a short time.
A Lasting Legacy
Abel Santa Cruz passed away in 1995. However, his stories continued to be popular. Even after his death, many of his TV shows and films were still enjoyed. His work left a big mark on Argentine entertainment. He is remembered as one of the most productive screenwriters in his country's history.
Selected filmography
- The Beautiful Brummel (1951)
- The Age of Love (1954)
- Rebel Without a House (1960)
- Cleopatra Was Candida (1964)
- Había una vez un circo (1972)
- Destino de un capricho (1972)
See also
In Spanish: Abel Santa Cruz para niños
