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.
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About Operation Ogre
Operation Ogre is a 1979 Spanish-language drama, history and thriller film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. The cast is led by Gian Maria Volonté, José Sacristán, Ángela Molina. It has a runtime of 1h 41m.
Operation Ogre was produced by Sabre Films and Vides Cinematografica and made in Italy and Spain. It was released on September 28, 1979.
- Director
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Writers
- Giorgio Arlorio, Ugo Pirro, Gillo Pontecorvo
- Release date
- September 28, 1979
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Production
- Sabre Films, Vides Cinematografica
Operation Ogre cast & crew
Operation Ogre was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and written by Giorgio Arlorio, Ugo Pirro, and Gillo Pontecorvo.
The cast features Gian Maria Volonté as Izarra, José Sacristán as Iker, Ángela Molina as Amaiur, Eusebio Poncela as Txabi, Saverio Marconi as Luque, and Georges Staquet as The Builder.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Marcello Gatti, and it was produced by José Sámano.
Is Operation Ogre worth watching?
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and thriller, Operation Ogre is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Operation Ogre
Gian Maria Volonté
Izarra
José Sacristán
Iker
Ángela Molina
Amaiur
Eusebio Poncela
Txabi
Saverio Marconi
Luque
Georges Staquet
The Builder
Nicole Garcia
Karmele
Féodor Atkine
Joseba
Estanis González
Doorman
Agapito Romo
Carrero Blanco
José Manuel Cervino
Milkman
José Luis Pérez
Operation Ogre — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Operation Ogre in United States?
Operation Ogre is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Operation Ogre in?
Operation Ogre is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Basque, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Operation Ogre?
Operation Ogre runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
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