Francisco Múgica

Francisco Múgica (10 April 1907 – 1985) was an Argentine film director, film editor and cinematographer notable for his work during the classical era of Argentine cinema. He was born and died in Buenos Aires.

Born10 April 1907 (1907-04-10)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Died1985 (aged 77–78)

Buenos Aires

OccupationFilm maker

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Francisco Múgica
Born	10 April 1907 (1907-04-10) Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died	1985 (aged 77–78) Buenos Aires
Occupation	Film maker

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Múgica initially began his career in film as a cinematographer in the mid-1930s but by 1939 he had become a film director directing his first film El Solterón early that year followed by the highly successful comedy Así es la vida. He directed some 25 films including the 1942 film Adolescencia. He retired from film in 1962.