Lluis Arcarazo's unfocused script fails in the first half to generate enough sympathy for the charming but irresponsible protag, but then switches gears and piles on the sentiment in pure TV movie fashion once execution time approaches.
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Salvador (Puig Antich)
Overview
The story of Salvador Puig Antich, one of the last political prisoners to be executed under Franco's Fascist State in 1974.
Director and cast
- Manuel Huerga Director
- Daniel Brühl as Salvador Puig Antich
- Tristán Ulloa as Oriol Arau
- Leonardo Sbaraglia as Jesus
- Leonor Watling as Cuca
- Ingrid Rubio as Margalida
- Celso Bugallo as pare de Salvador
- Mercedes Sampietro as mare de Salvador
- Olalla Escribano as Imma Puig
- Carlota Olcina as Carme Puig
- Bea Segura as Montse Puig
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