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Posición avanzada

Posición avanzada

19665.51h 25m

Overview

During the Spanish Civil War, a command takes the night to reach an advanced position, surrounded by the enemy, to protect the ford of a river. The next day, soldiers from both sides arrange a truce for fishing trouts and exchange cans and cigarettes. But foreign forces relieve the besiegers during the night and kill an unsuspecting soldier who was waving to return to fishing. While the position is strengthened, a soldier escapes to the nearby village to see his family.

Directed by Pedro Lazaga Sabater
Written by Ángel del Castillo
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Top Cast

Manuel Zarzo

Manuel Zarzo

Juan Ruiz

Antonio Ferrandis

Antonio Ferrandis

Sargento Ayuso

Manuel Manzaneque

Manuel Manzaneque

Alférez Laso

Tomás Blanco

Tomás Blanco

Comandante

Ángela Bravo

Ángela Bravo

Ana

Marcelo Arroita-Jáuregui

Marcelo Arroita-Jáuregui

Cabo Pando

Enrique Ávila

Enrique Ávila

Vélez

Miguel Ángel Aristu

Miguel Ángel Aristu

Novato

Luis Marín

Luis Marín

Azón

Jesús Colomer

Jesús Colomer

Leandro

About Posición avanzada

Posición avanzada is a war, drama film released in 1966. Directed by Pedro Lazaga Sabater, it stars Manuel Zarzo, Antonio Ferrandis, Manuel Manzaneque. During the Spanish Civil War, a command takes the night to reach an advanced position, surrounded by the enemy, to protect the ford of a river. The next day, soldiers from both sides arrange a truce for fishing trouts and exchange cans and cigarettes. But foreign forces relieve the besiegers during the night and kill an unsuspecting soldier who was waving to return to fishing. While the position is strengthened, a soldier escapes to the nearby village to see his family.

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