Memorias del general Escobar
Originally released in 1984. Memorias del general Escobar is a history film. directed by José Luis Madrid.
Starring Antonio Ferrandis, Elisa Ramírez, and Luis Prendes
Synopsis
After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic. Despite being a man of deep religious convictions, Antonio Escobar decided to make an oath honoring the legally constituted government of the Second Spanish Republic against the military uprising led by Francisco Franco and supported by the Catholic Church. While waiting for his execution in prison, he recalls the beginning of the Civil War, the years of battles during which he ascended to the rank of General, and his own decisions, of which he has no regrets. With a clear conscience, Escobar waits his own execution with the calm of those who know they have done their duty. "If my life and that of all who have fallen serves to avoid this from happening again, our blood will not have been in vain" - Antonio Escobar Huerta.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Antonio Ferrandis
as Coronel / Antonio Escobar Huerta
Elisa Ramírez
as Rosario del Niño Jesús / Carmen
Luis Prendes
as General Aranguren
José Antonio Ceinos
as Antonio Escobar
África Pratt
as Angelita
Francisco Piquer
as Coronel Ruiz
Pedro Valentín
as Martínez
Jesús Puente
as General Rojo
Fernando Guillén
as General Goded
Alfonso del Real
as Guarda Retiro
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Plata Films S.A.
- Profilmar P.C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorias del general Escobar about?
After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic...
Who directed Memorias del general Escobar?
Memorias del general Escobar was directed by José Luis Madrid.
How long is Memorias del general Escobar?
Memorias del general Escobar has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Memorias del general Escobar released?
Memorias del general Escobar was released on September 21, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Memorias del general Escobar?
The main cast of Memorias del general Escobar includes Antonio Ferrandis, Elisa Ramírez, Luis Prendes, José Antonio Ceinos, África Pratt.