The Other Life of Captain Contreras
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.
Cast
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