The Crime of Captain Sánchez
1985, Spanish. Directed by Vicente Aranda.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- Vicente ArandaDirector
- Victoria AbrilMaría Luisa Sánchez
- Fernando GuillénCapitán Manuel Sánchez
- José CerroRodrigo García Jalón
- Conrado San MartínPresidente del Tribunal
- Maribel VerdúManolita
- Luis MarínFiscal
- José Enrique CamachoAbogado de María Luisa
- Francisco PortesAbogado del Capitán
- Alfonso GodáSacerdote
- José VivóLuis Arruez
- Barta BarriConde
- José AlbiachJuez de Instrucción
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1985
- Original title
- El crimen del capitán Sánchez
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Álvaro del Amo
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What The Crime of Captain Sánchez is based on
The Crime of Captain Sánchez is based on a true story.
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The Crime of Captain Sánchez runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
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The Crime of Captain Sánchez isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 April 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crime of Captain Sánchez?
If you liked The Crime of Captain Sánchez, try A Call to Spy, Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman, In Too Deep.
Who directed The Crime of Captain Sánchez?
The Crime of Captain Sánchez (1985) was directed by Vicente Aranda and stars Victoria Abril, Fernando Guillén, José Cerro.
What is The Crime of Captain Sánchez based on?
The Crime of Captain Sánchez is based on a true story.