1979
6.9 (42 votes)
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
History
Thriller
Production Companies
Sabre Films
Vides Cinematografica
Vides Cinematografica
Operation Ogre (Operación Ogro)
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.
Key Crew
Screenplay: Ugo Pirro, Giorgio Arlorio, Gillo Pontecorvo
Director: Gillo Pontecorvo
Producer: José Sámano
Director of Photography: Marcello Gatti
