Operation Ogre (1979)
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.
Director: Gillo Pontecorvo
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 28, 1979
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté - Izarra
- José Sacristán - Iker
- Ángela Molina - Amaiur
- Eusebio Poncela - Txabi
- Saverio Marconi - Luque
- Georges Staquet - The Builder
- Nicole Garcia - Karmele
- Féodor Atkine - Joseba
- Estanis González - Doorman
- Agapito Romo - Carrero Blanco
Screenplay
- Giorgio Arlorio (Screenplay)
- Ugo Pirro (Screenplay)
- Gillo Pontecorvo (Screenplay)
- Julen Aguirre (Book)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Marcello Gatti
Editing: Mario Morra
Production: Sabre Films, Vides Cinematografica
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: euskera, Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
madrid, spain, 1970s, franco regime (francoism), based on true story, basque country, spain, eta terrorist group, terrorism, terrorist attack, tunnel construction, terrorist bombing, terrorist group, magnicide
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Ogre about?
- 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.
- Who directed Operation Ogre?
- Operation Ogre was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
- Who stars in Operation Ogre?
- Operation Ogre stars Gian Maria Volonté, José Sacristán, Ángela Molina, Eusebio Poncela, Saverio Marconi, Georges Staquet.
- How long is Operation Ogre?
- Operation Ogre has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Ogre?
- Operation Ogre is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
- Where was Operation Ogre produced?
- Operation Ogre was produced in Italy, Spain.
- What are the themes of Operation Ogre?
- The themes of Operation Ogre include: Inspiring True Stories.