Released Date:
1977-09-02
Languages:
Italian, Sardinian, German, Latin
Countries:
Italy
Runtime:
114 min
IMDB Ratings:
7.4 (2326 Reviews)
Gavino Ledda (book)
Paolo Taviani
Vittorio Taviani
The true story of the life of Gavino Ledda, the son of a Sardinian shepherd, and how he managed to escape his harsh, almost barbaric existence by slowly educating himself, despite violent opposition from his brutal father.
Released Date:
1979-09-28
Languages:
Italian
Countries:
Italy, Spain
Runtime:
115 min
IMDB Ratings:
7.2 (417 Reviews)
Director:
Gillo PontecorvoGiorgio Arlorio
Ugo Pirro
Gillo Pontecorvo
Julen Aguirre (book)
As 1973 winds down, 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 règime is in question. One man has the trust of Franco, enough authority and experience to assume the leadership, and an impeccable track record as to dealing with enemies of the State: admiral Carrero Blanco. For the embattled clandestine Basque organization ETA, Carrero Blanco must be brought down. Daring plans are made, requiring a meticulous execution...
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