An American in Buenos Aires

An American in Buenos Aires (Spanish: Una Americana en Buenos Aires) is a 1961 Argentine film directed by George Cahan. The film was based on the story by Antonio de Lara. The film starred Mamie Van Doren and Jean-Pierre Aumont. It is also known by the alternative title The Blonde from Buenos Aires. In Spanish, it is also known by the title Los asesinos las prefieren rubias (literally: Killers Prefer Blondes).

Directed byGeorge Cahan

Written byAntonio de Lara

Produced byFederico Aicardi

StarringMamie Van Doren
Jean-Pierre Aumont

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An American in Buenos Aires
Poster bearing the alternative Spanish-language title Los asesinos las prefieren rubias
Directed by	George Cahan
Written by	Antonio de Lara
Produced by	Federico Aicardi
Starring	Mamie Van Doren Jean-Pierre Aumont
Cinematography	Américo Hoss
Edited by	Vicente Castagno
Music by	Waldo de los Ríos
Release date	July 6, 1961 (1961-07-06) (Argentina)
Running time	79 minutes
Countries	Argentina France
Language	Spanish

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The movie was Van Doren's last film for three years. She didn't return to the screen until 1964, playing the lead role in The Candidate.