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The Other Life of Captain Contreras

80% | Jun 05, 1955 | Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Rafael Gil
Director
Torcuato Luca de Tena
Screenplay

Cast

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María Asquerino
Paca Revilla (as Maruja Asquerino)
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Fernando Sancho
Antonio Cornejo
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Mariano Azaña
Jorge Hernández Piñada

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