
The Crime of Captain Sánchez
Crime
Overview
Madrid, Spring 1913. During a visit to the casino, a beautiful 20 year-old woman catches the eye of a 50 year-old rich widower. But the gamble he is about to commit is far greater than he suspects.
Top Cast


Victoria Abril
Victoria Abril
María Luisa Sánchez
Victoria Abril
María Luisa Sánchez


Fernando Guillén
Fernando Guillén
Capitán Manuel Sánchez
Fernando Guillén
Capitán Manuel Sánchez
José Cerro
José Cerro
Rodrigo García Jalón
José Cerro
Rodrigo García Jalón


Conrado San Martín
Conrado San Martín
Presidente del Tribunal
Conrado San Martín
Presidente del Tribunal


Maribel Verdú
Maribel Verdú
Manolita
Maribel Verdú
Manolita


Luis Marín
Luis Marín
Fiscal
Luis Marín
Fiscal
José Enrique Camacho
José Enrique Camacho
Abogado de María Luisa
José Enrique Camacho
Abogado de María Luisa
Francisco Portes
Francisco Portes
Abogado del Capitán
Francisco Portes
Abogado del Capitán


Alfonso Godá
Alfonso Godá
Sacerdote
Alfonso Godá
Sacerdote


José Vivó
José Vivó
Luis Arruez
José Vivó
Luis Arruez
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