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Pedro Masó

1927 – 2008

Spanish film director

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About Pedro Masó

Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 81). Pedro Masó was a Spanish film director, screenwriter and film producer.

Pedro Masó Paulet (born 26 January 1927 in Madrid; died 23 September 2008 in Madrid) was a Spanish director, producer, and scriptwriter.

His relation with the cinema began at an early age when he was employed as a boy in the Estudios Chamartín in Madrid. There he performed many jobs, until he was made chief of production in 1953.

In 1962 he founded his own production company, Pedro Masó Producciones Cinematográficas, with which he produced some of the biggest commercial successes of Spanish film, including Atraco a las tres, Vacaciones para Ivette, Un millón a la basura and La familia bien, gracias.

In 1986 he created the firm Escorpio Films as a branch of Pedro Maso Producciones and subsequently produced his first feature-length movie, entitled El Tesoro with direction by Antonio Mercero and based on the novel of Miguel Delibes.

From 1993 he directed and produced the series Compuesta y Sin Novio for the television station Antena 3, starring Lina Morgan and José Coronado.

Selected filmography Las chicas de la Cruz Roja (1958) Television Stories (1965) La Coquito (1977)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pedro Masó?

Spanish film director (1927–2008)

When was Pedro Masó born?

Pedro Masó was born on 26 January 1927 in Madrid.

When did Pedro Masó die?

Pedro Masó died on 23 September 2008 in Madrid.

What was Pedro Masó's occupation?

Pedro Masó was a film director, screenwriter and film producer.

What nationality was Pedro Masó?

Pedro Masó was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pedro Masó

· Wikidata: Q1633938

· DBpedia: Pedro Masó

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