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The Spanish Earth

The Spanish Earth (1937)

0h 53m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

A propaganda film made during the Spanish Civil War in support of the Republican government against the rebellion by Gen. Francisco Franco's forces who were backed by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. The film would have been seen by those making it as a documentary.

Director: Joris Ivens

Studio: Contemporary Historians Inc.

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Manuel Azaña

Manuel Azaña

as Himself (President of Spain)

José Díaz

José Díaz

as Himself (Parliamentarian)

Dolores Ibárruri

Dolores Ibárruri

as Herself

Enrique Lister

Enrique Lister

as Himself (Republican Army)

Commander Martinez de Aragón

Commander Martinez de Aragón

as Himself (Republican Army)

Gustav Regler

Gustav Regler

as Himself (German writer)