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Operation Ogre (1979)

Original title: Operación Ogro

1979-09-28 · 1h 41m · ES
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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.

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Gillo PontecorvoDirector

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Gian Maria VolontéGian Maria VolontéIzarraÁngela MolinaÁngela MolinaAmaiurSaverio MarconiSaverio MarconiLuqueJosé SacristánJosé SacristánIkerEusebio PoncelaEusebio PoncelaTxabiGeorges StaquetGeorges StaquetThe BuilderNicole GarciaNicole GarciaKarmeleFéodor AtkineFéodor AtkineJosebaEstanis GonzálezEstanis GonzálezDoormanAgapito RomoAgapito RomoCarrero BlancoJosé Manuel CervinoJosé Manuel CervinoMilkmanJosé Luis PérezJosé Luis Pérez

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Based on novel or bookMurderTerrorist attackMadrid, spainBased on a true story1970sFlashbackTerrorismFranco regime (francoism)Terrorist groupTerrorist bombingBasque country Tunnel constructionEta terrorist groupMagnicideEta terrorist gangBasque country, spainBased on true story

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HistoryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Murder · Terrorist AttackDialogue densityDramaDirector preference297207Actor preference1495 · 344488 · 128935Country preferenceIt

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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.

How long is Operation Ogre?

Operation Ogre has a runtime of 101 minutes.