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The Other Life of Captain Contreras

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.

Top Cast

  • Fernando Fernán Gómez

    Fernando Fernán Gómez

    Alonso Contreras

  • Maria Piazzai

    Maria Piazzai

    Silvia

  • María Asquerino

    María Asquerino

    Paca Revilla (as Maruja Asquerino)

  • Fernando Sancho

    Fernando Sancho

    Antonio Cornejo

  • Mariano Azaña

    Mariano Azaña

    Jorge Hernández Piñada

  • Félix de Pomés

    Félix de Pomés

    Marqués del Darro

  • Antonio Riquelme

    Antonio Riquelme

    Eleuterio

  • Ramón Elías

    Ramón Elías

    Dr. Yuste

  • Luis Hurtado

    Luis Hurtado

    Presidente del tribunal

Overview

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.

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