HISTORY . 1984 . 1h 41m

Memorias del general Escobar_

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.

Starring Antonio Ferrandis, Elisa Ramírez, Luis Prendes
1h 41m
Runtime
1984
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Antonio Ferrandis stars as Coronel / Antonio Escobar Huerta in Memorias del general Escobar.
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Memorias del general Escobar was released 42 years ago in 1984.
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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...
Memorias del general Escobar is a History film with a runtime of 1h 41m.

CAST (20)

Antonio Ferrandis
Antonio Ferrandis
Coronel / Antonio Escobar Huerta
Elisa Ramírez
Elisa Ramírez
Rosario del Niño Jesús / Carmen
Luis Prendes
Luis Prendes
General Aranguren
José Antonio Ceinos
José Antonio Ceinos
Antonio Escobar
África Pratt
África Pratt
Angelita
Francisco Piquer
Francisco Piquer
Coronel Ruiz
Pedro Valentín
Pedro Valentín
Martínez
Jesús Puente
Jesús Puente
General Rojo
Fernando Guillén
Fernando Guillén
General Goded
Alfonso del Real
Alfonso del Real
Guarda Retiro
Antonio Iranzo
Antonio Iranzo
Buenaventura Durruti
José María Caffarel
José María Caffarel
Manuel Azaña
JO
Juan Ollé
Lluís Companys
JS
Jordi Serrat
Escofet
Teófilo Calle
Teófilo Calle
Juan Negrín
CM
Carlos Martí
Josep Tarradellas
FG
Francisco Grijalvo
Capitán Pedro
TD
Tino Díaz
Capitán Bermúdez de Casto
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
José Escobar
ML
Mauricio Lapeña
Teniente

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101 min (1h 41m)
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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. 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.
How long is Memorias del general Escobar?
Memorias del general Escobar has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in Memorias del general Escobar?
The cast of Memorias del general Escobar includes Antonio Ferrandis, Elisa Ramírez, Luis Prendes, José Antonio Ceinos, África Pratt.

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