The Other Life of Captain Contreras (1955)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Fernando Fernán Gómez

Alonso Contreras

Maria Piazzai

Silvia

María Asquerino

Paca Revilla (as Maruja Asquerino)

Fernando Sancho

Antonio Cornejo

Mariano Azaña

Jorge Hernández Piñada

Félix de Pomés

Marqués del Darro

Antonio Riquelme

Eleuterio

Ramón Elías

Dr. Yuste

Luis Hurtado

Presidente del tribunal

Juan Calvo

Moñudo

Francisco Arenzana

Fiscal

José Manuel Martín

Dr. Rad

Director & Crew

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