The Other Life of Captain Contreras (1955)
Synopsis
During archaeological excavations in the crypt of Santo Tomé (Toledo, Spain), a sarcophagus is discovered containing the incorrupt body of Captain Contreras, a man in a state of suspended animation since 1650, due to a potion someone forced him to ingest to prevent further illness. The audacious journalist Cornejo intends to exploit this discovery, with the help of Paca Revilla, a careless woman, and an unscrupulous doctor. The controversy surrounding the authenticity of Contreras's body reaches the ears of several American universities, which purchase the Captain's remains.
Release Date: 1955-06-05
Runtime: 79 minutes
Director: Rafael Gil
Top Cast
- Fernando Fernán Gómez as Alonso Contreras
- Maria Piazzai as Silvia
- María Asquerino as Paca Revilla (as Maruja Asquerino)
- Fernando Sancho as Antonio Cornejo
- Mariano Azaña as Jorge Hernández Piñada
- Félix de Pomés as Marqués del Darro
- Antonio Riquelme as Eleuterio
- Ramón Elías as Dr. Yuste
- Luis Hurtado as Presidente del tribunal
- Juan Calvo as Moñudo
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