Quick Facts
DirectorGillo Pontecorvo
Runtime1h 41m · 16
GenresDrama · History · Thriller
Release1979-09-28
Film
Operation Ogre
1979· 16· 1h 41m· Drama· History· Thriller
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.
1979-09-28
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorGillo Pontecorvo
ScreenplayGillo Pontecorvo
ProducerJosé Sámano
Director of PhotographyMarcello Gatti
Original Music ComposerEnnio Morricone
EditorMario Morra
Full cast & crew (19 cast · 35 crew)
Details
Released1979-09-28
Runtime1h 41m · 16
StatusReleased
StudiosSabre Films · Vides Cinematografica
LanguagesBasque · Spanish
CountriesItaly · Spain
Rating6.9/10 · 47 votes
Original languagees
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