Operation Ogre (1980)

  • 16
  • 04/05/1980 (ES)
  • Drama, History, Thriller
  • 1h 41m

Overview

Spain, 1973. Dictator Francisco Franco has ruled the country since 1939 with an iron fist; but he is now a very old and sick man. The future of the weakened regime is in danger. Admiral Carrero Blanco is his natural successor. The Basque terrorist gang ETA decides that he must die to prevent the dictatorship from continuing.

Ugo Pirro

Screenplay

Giorgio Arlorio

Screenplay

Gillo Pontecorvo

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté's headshot

Gian Maria Volonté

Izarra
José Sacristán's headshot

José Sacristán

Iker
Ángela Molina's headshot

Ángela Molina

Amaiur
Eusebio Poncela's headshot

Eusebio Poncela

Txabi
Saverio Marconi's headshot

Saverio Marconi

Luque
Georges Staquet's headshot

Georges Staquet

The Builder
Nicole Garcia's headshot

Nicole Garcia

Karmele
Féodor Atkine's headshot

Féodor Atkine

Joseba

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