Synopsis
The story is set during the South American Wars of Independence. Simón Bolivar, the liberator, has escaped from Spanish custody with the aid of an idealistic Spanish officer, Captain Montserrat. The Spanish commander, Colonel Izquierdo ('left' in Spanish), threatens Montserrat with torture to find out where Bolivar can be recaptured.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- David FriedkinDirector
- Lillian HellmanScreenplay
Cast
- Jack AlbertsonSalas Ina
- Keir DulleaMontserrat
- Earl HollimanLuhan
- Geraldine PageFelisa
- Rip TornIzquierdo
- Michael BaseleonCast
- Scott ColombyRicardo
- Hurd HatfieldCast
- Alexander ScourbyCast
- Martin SheenCast
- Paul StevensCast
- Jess WaltonCast
Themes
based on play or musical