Operation Ogre
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Operation Ogre
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 28, 1979
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller
User Score
69%
Original Title
Operación Ogro
Production Companies
Sabre Films, Vides Cinematografica
Director
Gillo Pontecorvo
Description
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.
