Ogro

Name: Ogro
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1979-09-28
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 7.10
Cast: Saverio Marconi, Ángela Molina, José Sacristán, Gian Maria Volontè

– At the close of 1973, Franco is still governing Spain with an iron hand. Opposition parties are forb..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

7.10 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 55 Minutes

Release Year:

1979

Original Name:

Operación Ogro

At the close of 1973, Franco is still governing Spain with an iron hand. Opposition parties are forbidden; labor movements are repressed; and Basque nationalists are mercilessly hunted. The caudillo is aging, though, and the future of the régime is in question. Admiral Carrero Blanco is Franco’s natural successor. For the embattled clandestine Basque organization ETA, Carrero Blanco must die.

Styles:

Based On True Events

Story Timeline:

Year 1978, Year 1973

Producing Country:

Italy, Spain

Filming Locations:

Basque Country, Madrid, Spain

Genre:

Thriller, Drama

Release Date:

28 Sep 1979

Language:

Spanish, Italian

Directed by:

Gillo Pontecorvo

Story Written By:

Julen Aguirre, Giorgio Arlorio, Gillo Pontecorvo, Ugo Pirro

Main Actors:

Saverio Marconi, Ángela Molina, José Sacristán, Gian Maria Volontè

Plot:

As 1973 winds down, Franco is still governing Spain with an iron hand. Opposition parties are forbidden; labor movements are repressed; and Basque nationalists are mercilessly hunted down. The caudillo is aging, though, and the continuity of the régime is in question. One man has the trust of Franco, enough authority and experience to assume the leadership, and an impeccable track record as to dealing with enemies of the State: admiral Carrero Blanco. For the embattled clandestine Basque organization ETA, Carrero Blanco must be brought down. Daring plans are made, requiring a meticulous execution...

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

7.1/10

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