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).

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

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.

Premise

The escapades in Buenos Aires of a lively American tourist and her French boyfriend unfold against the backdrop of a suspected homicide.

Cast

• Mamie Van Doren
• Jean-Pierre Aumont
• Carlos Estrada
• Catherine Zabó
• Juan Carlos Mareco
• Nathán Pinzón
• Guido Gorgatti
• Chela Ruíz