The Crime of Captain Sánchez
1985 · 63 min · ★ 4.3 · Crime
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.
Directed by Vicente Aranda · Written by Álvaro del Amo
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Victoria Abril María Luisa Sánchez -
Fernando Guillén Capitán Manuel Sánchez - J José Cerro Rodrigo García Jalón
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Conrado San Martín Presidente del Tribunal -
Maribel Verdú Manolita -
Luis Marín Fiscal - J José Enrique Camacho Abogado de María Luisa
- F Francisco Portes Abogado del Capitán
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Alfonso Godá Sacerdote -
José Vivó Luis Arruez - B Barta Barri Conde
- J José Albiach Juez de Instrucción
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