On the dead the crowns

A family has their daughter marry a dying man in order to get an inheritance, but get into trouble when the man survives his illness.

Cast

Antonio Espino 'Clavillazo'

Isabel Blanco

Marina Camacho

Óscar Ortiz de Pinedo

Amparo Arozamena

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