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Operation Ogre

1979·Drama·1h 41m
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.
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo
madrid, spain
1970s
franco regime (francoism)
based on true story
basque country, spain
eta terrorist group
terrorism
terrorist attack
tunnel construction
terrorist bombing
terrorist group
magnicide

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté
Gian Maria Volonté
Izarra
José Sacristán
José Sacristán
Iker
Ángela Molina
Ángela Molina
Amaiur
Eusebio Poncela
Eusebio Poncela
Txabi
Saverio Marconi
Saverio Marconi
Luque
Georges Staquet
Georges Staquet
The Builder
Nicole Garcia
Nicole Garcia
Karmele
Féodor Atkine
Féodor Atkine
Joseba
Estanis González
Estanis González
Doorman
José Manuel Cervino
José Manuel Cervino
Milkman
José Luis Pérez
José Luis Pérez
Luis Politti
Luis Politti
Teacher

Crew

Gillo Pontecorvo
Gillo Pontecorvo
Director
Giorgio Arlorio
Giorgio Arlorio
Screenplay
Ugo Pirro
Ugo Pirro
Screenplay
Gillo Pontecorvo
Gillo Pontecorvo
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Mario Morra
Mario Morra
Editor
Marcello Gatti
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
Margarita Alexandre
Margarita Alexandre
Production Coordinator
Franco Cristaldi
Franco Cristaldi
Associate Producer
Josetxo San Mateo
Josetxo San Mateo
First Assistant Director

Popular Reviews

8 reviews
Sam Stevens
Sam Stevens
Operation Ogre
A terrific political thriller about blowing up fascist dictators. Gillo Pontecorvo is an obviously established political director because of his 1966 film The Battle of Algiers but to be honest I’ve never really seen much buzz around his other films, especially when they’re so fantastic. This political thriller is very nicely structured almost like a heist film, it’s got the procedural elements and high tension but also has a brilliant political narrative that really shines a light on the sheer scale needed to overthrow the evil in power. I will admit the only reason I found and ultimately watched this film was because of Gian Maria Volonté, he’s definitely my favourite actor at the moment and he did not disappoint with his performance in this film, he was slightly more toned down than his usual satirical style but was still wonderfully powerful in his acting. Overall this is a great film, very tight and well executed.
A terrific political thriller about blowing up fascist dictators. Gillo Pontecorvo is an obviously established political director because of his 1966 film The Battle of Algiers but to be honest I’ve never really seen much buzz around his other films, especially when they’re so fantastic. This political thriller is very nicely structured almost like a heist film, it’s got the procedural elements and high tension but also has a brilliant political narrative that really shines a light on the sheer scale needed to overthrow the evil in power. I will admit the only reason I found and ultimately watched this film was because of Gian Maria Volonté, he’s definitely my favourite actor at the moment and he did not disappoint with his performance in this film, he was slightly more toned down than his usual satirical style but was still wonderfully powerful in his acting. Overall this is a great film, very tight and well executed.
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ToniRojas
ToniRojas
Operation Ogre
Vuela vuela... Verás que todo es posible

Y voló! Y yo volé de el. Y cayó ahí, en la arboleda.

Que maravilla de documental sobre el primer astronauta español.

No, pero ahora en serio, esta película es interesante por como trata todo lo posterior, la disolución de ETA en dos vertientes, la violenta y la política. La conversación que tienen al principio me parece lo más interesante de todo, como en un momento toda la violencia se vio como necesaria, pero en democracia una parte decidió abandonarla. Muy interesante
Vuela vuela... Verás que todo es posible

Y voló! Y yo volé de el. Y cayó ahí, en la arboleda.

Que maravilla de documental sobre el primer astronauta español.

No, pero ahora en serio, esta película es interesante por como trata todo lo posterior, la disolución de ETA en dos vertientes, la violenta y la política. La conversación que tienen al principio me parece lo más interesante de todo, como en un momento toda la violencia se vio como necesaria, pero en democracia una parte decidió abandonarla. Muy interesante
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Zimbubox
Zimbubox
Operation Ogre
Lento lento lento,ma ho adorato il tema ,pontecorvo sceglie sempre bene
Lento lento lento,ma ho adorato il tema ,pontecorvo sceglie sempre bene
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Simone Oriunno
Simone Oriunno
Operation Ogre
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Kris
Kris
Operation Ogre
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