Posición avanzada_
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.
Starring
Manuel Zarzo, Antonio Ferrandis, Manuel Manzaneque
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Posición avanzada was released 60 years ago in 1966.
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,...
Posición avanzada is a War, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (18)
Manuel Zarzo
Juan Ruiz
Antonio Ferrandis
Sargento Ayuso
Manuel Manzaneque
Alférez Laso
Tomás Blanco
Comandante
Ángela Bravo
Ana
Marcelo Arroita-Jáuregui
Cabo Pando
Enrique Ávila
Vélez
Miguel Ángel Aristu
Novato
Luis Marín
Azón
Jesús Colomer
Leandro
Manuel Tejada
Javier Martí, el filósofo
FV
Francisco Vázquez
Telefonista
RM
Rogelio Madrid
Teniente ayudante
Fernando Sánchez Polack
Sargento Díaz
José Villasante
Capitán Trueba
FR
Francisco Ruano
Soldado de la guitarra
Guillermo Méndez
Teniente Crespo
Emilio Rodríguez
Alcalde
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Posición avanzada about?
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.
How long is Posición avanzada?
Posición avanzada has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Posición avanzada?
The cast of Posición avanzada includes Manuel Zarzo, Antonio Ferrandis, Manuel Manzaneque, Tomás Blanco, Ángela Bravo.
What is the rating of Posición avanzada?
Posición avanzada has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
War
Drama