Operation Ogre
7.1
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.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
19 people
Gian Maria Volonté
Izarra
Known for
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
José Sacristán
Iker
Known for
Velvet
Magical Girl
Ángela Molina
Amaiur
Known for
The Barrier
Live Flesh
Eusebio Poncela
Txabi
Known for
Law of Desire
Intacto
Saverio Marconi
Luque
Known for
Padre Padrone
Tutto molto bello
Georges Staquet
The Builder
Known for
Band of Outsiders
The Discord
Nicole Garcia
Karmele
Known for
Lupin
Who You Think I Am
Féodor Atkine
Joseba
Known for
The Pillars of the Earth
Rosemary's Baby
Estanis González
Doorman
Known for
The Spirit of the Beehive
Agapito Romo
Carrero Blanco
No other roles listed
José Manuel Cervino
Milkman
Known for
Gold
Overdose
José Luis Pérez
Known for
La Cocina
Gillo Pontecorvo Director · Giorgio Arlorio Screenplay Ugo Pirro Screenplay
First release September 3, 1979 · Produced in Italy, Spain, France · Languages Basque, Spanish
Production
Sabre Films
Production
Vides Cinematografica
Production
Action Films
Production
Italy · Spain · France
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Operación Ogro
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Basque · Spanish
Release dates
Italy · September 3, 1979
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
Italy · September 28, 1979
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Spain
April 5, 1980 · Theatrical
More from Gillo Pontecorvo
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Operation Ogre
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.