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Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

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IMDB:

6.5
Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

Released

11/14/2017

Duration

0h 52m

Genre

Documentary

Country

Germany

Cast

Francisco Franco, Carmen Franco, María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés

Overview

Using extensive research, this five-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at Francisco Franco's turbulent, decades-long regime.

Episodes

The Rise to PowerEP 1Available

The Rise to Power

44m0.0

Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.

The New RegimeEP 2Available

The New Regime

45m0.0

Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.

Zero HourEP 3Available

Zero Hour

45m0.0

The Second World War ends and allied forces are making definitive choices between democracy's friends — and its foe.

The Leaden AgeEP 4Available

The Leaden Age

45m0.0

In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.

The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten DictatorshipEP 5Available

The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship

52m0.0

No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?

Cast

Francisco Franco

Self (archive footage)

Francisco Franco

Carmen Franco

Self

Carmen Franco

María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés

Self

María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés

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