Operation Ogre(1979)
Operación Ogro
Operation Ogre 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.
Operation Ogre (1979) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, released on September 28, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, José Sacristán, Ángela Molina and Eusebio Poncela. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Writers:
- Giorgio Arlorio, Ugo Pirro, Gillo Pontecorvo
- Producers:
- José Sámano
- Cinematographer:
- Marcello Gatti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Sabre Films, Vides Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
Operation Ogre Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Izarra
José Sacristán
as Iker
Ángela Molina
as Amaiur
Eusebio Poncela
as Txabi
Saverio Marconi
as Luque
Georges Staquet
as The Builder
Nicole Garcia
as Karmele
Féodor Atkine
as Joseba
Estanis González
as Doorman
- Agapito Romo
Agapito Romo
as Carrero Blanco
José Manuel Cervino
as Milkman
José Luis Pérez
Key crew
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, written by Giorgio Arlorio, Ugo Pirro and Gillo Pontecorvo, produced by José Sámano.
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Operation Ogre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 49 ratings.
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Operation Ogre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Operation Ogre online?
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Operation Ogre (1979) is available to stream on FlixOlé. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Operation Ogre?
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The main cast of Operation Ogre (1979) includes Gian Maria Volonté, José Sacristán, Ángela Molina, Eusebio Poncela and Saverio Marconi. The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Operation Ogre released?
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Operation Ogre was released on September 28, 1979 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Operation Ogre worth watching?
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Operation Ogre (1979) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.