
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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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
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