The Other Life of Captain Contreras (1955)
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.
Director: Rafael Gil
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: June 5, 1955
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
Screenplay
- Torcuato Luca de Tena (Screenplay)
- Torcuato Luca de Tena (Novel)
- Vicente Escrivá
- Rafael Gil
- Ramón D. Faraldo
Music: Juan Quintero
Cinematography: Alfredo Fraile
Editing: José Antonio Rojo
Production: Saeta P.C., Suevia Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Rafael Gil
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Other Life of Captain Contreras about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Other Life of Captain Contreras?
- The Other Life of Captain Contreras was directed by Rafael Gil.
- Who stars in The Other Life of Captain Contreras?
- The Other Life of Captain Contreras stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Maria Piazzai, María Asquerino, Fernando Sancho, Mariano Azaña, Félix de Pomés.
- How long is The Other Life of Captain Contreras?
- The Other Life of Captain Contreras has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Other Life of Captain Contreras?
- The Other Life of Captain Contreras is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Other Life of Captain Contreras produced?
- The Other Life of Captain Contreras was produced in Spain.