Summary As 1973 winds down, Francisco Franco is still governing Spain with an iron hand. Opposition parties are forbidden, labor movements are repressed, and Basque nationalists are mercilessly hunted down. The caudillo is aging, though, and the continuity of the régime is in question. One man has the trust of Franco, enough authority and experience to assume the leadership, and an impeccable track record of dealing with enemies of the State: admiral Luis Carrero Blanco. For the embattled clandestine Basque organization ETA, Carrero Blanco must be brought down. Daring plans are made, requiring a meticulous execution. View more details
Directed : Gillo Pontecorvo
Written : Gillo Pontecorvo Giorgio Arlorio Ugo Pirro
Stars : Gian Maria Volontè Saverio Marconi José Sacristán Ángela Molina
Genres : Thriller Drama
Release date : Sep 27, 1979
Countries of origin : Italy Spain
Language : Spanish Italian
Filming locations : Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain
Production companies : Vides Cinematografica Sabre Films
Summary As 1973 winds down, Francisco Franco is still governing Spain with an iron hand. Opposition parties are forbidden, labor movements are repressed, and Basque nationalists are mercilessly hunted down. The caudillo is aging, though, and the continuity of the régime is in question. One man has the trust of Franco, enough authority and experience to assume the leadership, and an impeccable track record of dealing with enemies of the State: admiral Luis Carrero Blanco. For the embattled clandestine Basque organization ETA, Carrero Blanco must be brought down. Daring plans are made, requiring a meticulous execution. View more details
Genres : Thriller Drama
Release date : Sep 27, 1979
Countries of origin : Italy Spain
Language : Spanish Italian
Filming locations : Bilbao, Vizcaya, País Vasco, Spain
Production companies : Vides Cinematografica Sabre Films