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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 5, 1955

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

spanish

Countries

Spain

Production

Suevia Films,Saeta P.C.,Saeta P.C., Suevia Films

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0046151