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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Nine Queens (2000), who dies in the film, and how do they meet their end?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

In the film Nine Queens (2000), no major characters actually die during the movie's current events. While the plot is filled with apparent tragedies and life-threatening situations, they are almost entirely revealed to be part of an elaborate "long con" designed to swindle the protagonist, Marcos.

However, there are several "deaths" or near-deaths that are important to the plot:

1. The Faked Death (Sandler)

Early in the film, an elderly con artist named Sandler (played by Oscar Núñez) appears to suffer a severe heart attack or seizure in a hotel bathroom. He is shown collapsed, sweating, and being taken away by an ambulance. This event is what forces Marcos to take over the sale of the "Nine Queens" stamps.

The Reality: At the end of the film, it is revealed that Sandler is alive and well. His medical emergency was completely staged as part of the scheme to trick Marcos. He is seen at the very end celebrating with the other conspirators in a warehouse.

2. Backstory Deaths (The Grandfather and The Husband)

Two deaths are mentioned as part of the characters' histories, though they occur before the film begins:

The Grandfather: Marcos and his sister Valeria are involved in a legal battle over their late grandfather’s estate. Marcos has been trying to cheat his siblings out of their inheritance. This "real" backstory death provides the motivation for Valeria to participate in the con against her brother to get her money back.
The Deceased Husband (Berta’s Husband): To obtain the "real" Nine Queens stamps, Marcos and Juan visit a widow named Berta. She claims the stamps belonged to her late husband.
The Reality: Since Berta is later revealed to be one of the con artists (specifically Sandler's wife/partner, not his sister), the story about her dead husband and the provenance of the stamps was likely a fabrication to sell the legitimacy of the counterfeit stamps.

3. The Metaphorical "End" (Marcos)

While he does not physically die, the film concludes with the metaphorical "death" of Marcos's career and livelihood.

How it happens: After Marcos spends his entire savings ($200,000) and convinces his sister to sleep with the buyer to close the deal, he receives a certified check. However, the bank it is drawn on fails and goes bankrupt that very morning (a reflection of the real-world Argentine economic crisis of the time).
The End: Marcos is last seen being swallowed up by a desperate crowd outside the closed bank. He is left broke, his reputation with his family is destroyed, and he has been completely outmaneuvered by Juan and his own sister.

Summary

Actual Deaths: None.
Faked Deaths: Sandler (staged heart attack).
Backstory Deaths: The grandfather (real); Berta's husband (likely fictional).

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] No major characters die in the film's present timeline.

[2] Sandler is the character who fakes his death/illness.

[3] Sandler stages a heart attack in the hotel bathroom.

[4] Sandler is revealed to be alive at the end, celebrating with the other con artists.

[5] The grandfather's death is the backstory driving the inheritance dispute.

[6] Berta claims to be a widow to sell the story of the stamps.

[7] Berta is consistently identified as Sandler's sister (or sister-in-law) in credits and summaries. While she is a partner in the con, the claim that she is 'specifically... not his sister' is incorrect; the lie was about the stamps, not necessarily their sibling relationship.

[8] Marcos suffers a financial and social ruin, which can be termed a metaphorical death.

[9] The bank crashes/fails, making the check worthless.

[10] Marcos is left in the crowd outside the failed bank.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

Medium

Juan and Valeria's Relationship

The summary omits the key reveal that Juan is Valeria's boyfriend, which explains her involvement in the con against her brother.

Low

Valeria's Condition for the Deal

The summary simplifies the deal; Valeria agrees to sleep with Vidal only if Marcos confesses his theft to their younger brother Federico, a crucial character beat for Marcos's humiliation.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who is Juan's girlfriend in Nine Queens?

#02 Does Vidal Gandolfo know about the con in Nine Queens?

#03 What is the significance of the bank failure in Nine Queens?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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In the film *Nine Queens* (2000), **no major characters actually die during the movie's current events.** While the plot is filled with apparent tragedies and life-threatening situations, they are almost entirely revealed to be part of an elaborate "long con" designed to swindle the protagonist, Marcos. However, there are several "deaths" or near-deaths that are important to the plot: ### 1. The Faked Death (Sandler) Early in the film, an elderly con artist named **Sandler** (played by Oscar Núñez) appears to suffer a severe **heart attack** or seizure in a hotel bathroom. He is shown collapsed, sweating, and being taken away by an ambulance. This event is what forces Marcos to take over the sale of the "Nine Queens" stamps. * **The Reality:** At the end of the film, it is revealed that **Sandler is alive and well**. His medical emergency was completely staged as part of the scheme to trick Marcos. He is seen at the very end celebrating with the other conspirators in a warehouse. ### 2. Backstory Deaths (The Grandfather and The Husband) Two deaths are mentioned as part of the characters' histories, though they occur before the film begins: * **The Grandfather:** Marcos and his sister Valeria are involved in a legal battle over their **late grandfather’s estate**. Marcos has been trying to cheat his siblings out of their inheritance. This "real" backstory death provides the motivation for Valeria to participate in the con against her brother to get her money back. * **The Deceased Husband (Berta’s Husband):** To obtain the "real" Nine Queens stamps, Marcos and Juan visit a widow named Berta. She claims the stamps belonged to her **late husband**. * **The Reality:** Since Berta is later revealed to be one of the con artists (specifically Sandler's wife/partner, not his sister), the story about her dead husband and the provenance of the stamps was likely a fabrication to sell the legitimacy of the counterfeit stamps. ### 3. The Metaphorical "End" (Marcos) While he does not physically die, the film concludes with the **metaphorical "death" of Marcos's career and livelihood.** * **How it happens:** After Marcos spends his entire savings ($200,000) and convinces his sister to sleep with the buyer to close the deal, he receives a certified check. However, the bank it is drawn on **fails and goes bankrupt** that very morning (a reflection of the real-world Argentine economic crisis of the time). * **The End:** Marcos is last seen being swallowed up by a desperate crowd outside the closed bank. He is left broke, his reputation with his family is destroyed, and he has been completely outmaneuvered by Juan and his own sister. ### Summary * **Actual Deaths:** None. * **Faked Deaths:** Sandler (staged heart attack). * **Backstory Deaths:** The grandfather (real); Berta's husband (likely fictional).

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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In Nine Queens (2000), no characters die in the present narrative. The character Sandler fakes a heart attack to initiate the con, but is revealed to be alive at the end. The only actual deaths are part of the backstory: Marcos and Valeria's grandfather (whose inheritance is contested) and potentially Berta's husband (though this may be a fabrication for the con). Marcos suffers a metaphorical death when he is financially ruined by a bank failure at the film's conclusion.

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