Embajadores en el infierno

Embajadores en el infierno

1956 · 103 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History, War

Four Spanish Blue Division soldiers captured after the German invasion of Soviet territory face a choice in forced labor camps: renounce their Spanish nationality for better conditions. While two accept, Captain Adrados leads a group resisting, labeling those who comply as traitors, showcasing a struggle for loyalty to Franco's values.

Directed by José María Forqué · Written by Torcuato Luca de Tena

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