Operation Ogre (1979)

overview : 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.

Release Date : Sep 28, 1979

Runtime : 1h 41m

Genre : Drama  History  Thriller  

Companies : Sabre Films, Vides Cinematografica

Countries : Italy, Spain

Keywords : 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