Operation Ogre
Operación Ogro
Synopsis
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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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
Luis Politti
Teacher
Agustín Navarro
Fernando Chinarro
Surgeon
Raúl Lobo
Ana Torrent
Basque Girl
Francisco Franco
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgio Arlorio, Ugo Pirro, Gillo Pontecorvo
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Operación Ogro
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Basque, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Sabre Films, Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillo Pontecorvo
Giorgio Arlorio, Ugo Pirro, Gillo Pontecorvo, Julen Aguirre
Ennio Morricone
Marcello Gatti
Mario Morra
José Sámano
Department Leadership Roster
Gillo Pontecorvo
Director
Giorgio Arlorio
Screenplay
Ugo Pirro
Screenplay
Gillo Pontecorvo
Screenplay
José Sámano
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
Mario Morra
Editor
Rafael Palmero
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Operation Ogre.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Ogre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Ogre about?
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.
Who directed Operation Ogre?
Operation Ogre was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Who stars in Operation Ogre?
The principal cast of Operation Ogre includes Gian Maria Volonté, José Sacristán, Ángela Molina, Eusebio Poncela, Saverio Marconi.
When was Operation Ogre released and how long is it?
Operation Ogre was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Ogre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Ogre was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Operation Ogre based on a book or true story?
Operation Ogre is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Julen Aguirre".