Memorias del general Escobar (1984)
After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic. Despite being a man of deep religious convictions, Antonio Escobar decided to make an oath honoring the legally constituted government of the Second Spanish Republic against the military uprising led by Francisco Franco and supported by the Catholic Church. While waiting for his execution in prison, he recalls the beginning of the Civil War, the years of battles during which he ascended to the rank of General, and his own decisions, of which he has no regrets. With a clear conscience, Escobar waits his own execution with the calm of those who know they have done their duty. "If my life and that of all who have fallen serves to avoid this from happening again, our blood will not have been in vain" - Antonio Escobar Huerta.
Cast
- Antonio Ferrandis - Coronel / Antonio Escobar Huerta
- Elisa Ramírez - Rosario del Niño Jesús / Carmen
- Luis Prendes - General Aranguren
- José Antonio Ceinos - Antonio Escobar
- África Pratt - Angelita
- Francisco Piquer - Coronel Ruiz
- Pedro Valentín - Martínez
- Jesús Puente - General Rojo
- Fernando Guillén - General Goded
- Alfonso del Real - Guarda Retiro
Screenplay
- Pedro Masip Urios
- Antonio Escobar Huerta (Story)
- José Luis Madrid (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memorias del general Escobar about?
- After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic. Despite being a man of deep religious convictions, Antonio Escobar decided to make an oath honoring the legally constituted government of the Second Spanish Republic against the military uprising led by Francisco Franco and supported by the Catholic Church. While waiting for his execution in prison, he recalls the beginning of the Civil War, the years of battles during which he ascended to the rank of General, and his own decisions, of which he has no regrets. With a clear conscience, Escobar waits his own execution with the calm of those who know they have done their duty. "If my life and that of all who have fallen serves to avoid this from happening again, our blood will not have been in vain" - Antonio Escobar Huerta.
- Who directed Memorias del general Escobar?
- Memorias del general Escobar was directed by José Luis Madrid.
- Who stars in Memorias del general Escobar?
- Memorias del general Escobar stars Antonio Ferrandis, Elisa Ramírez, Luis Prendes, José Antonio Ceinos, África Pratt, Francisco Piquer.
- How long is Memorias del general Escobar?
- Memorias del general Escobar has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Memorias del general Escobar?
- Memorias del general Escobar is a History film.
- Where was Memorias del general Escobar produced?
- Memorias del general Escobar was produced in Spain.