El abanderado explained

El abanderado
Director:Eusebio Fernández Ardavín
Producer:Cesáreo González
Starring:Mercedes Vecino
Alfredo Mayo
Manolo Morán
Salvador Videgain
Guadalupe Muñoz Sampedro
Music:Joaquín Turina
Studio:Suevia Films
Runtime:89 minutes
Country:Spain
Language:Spanish

El abanderado is a 1943 Spanish historical drama film directed by Eusebio Fernández Ardavín.

Synopsis

Daoíz and Velarde are two Spanish army captains who die in the 2 May 1808 uprising against Napoleon in Madrid. The historical period is a backdrop for personal drama involving the characters, including a romance between Torrealta, a colonel, and Renata, the daughter of a French general.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: El abanderado.