Mambru Went to War

After the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Florentina gives her family shocking news.

Cast

Fernando Fernán Gómez

as Emiliano

María Asquerino

as Florentina

Agustín González

as Hilario

Emma Cohen

as Encarna

Nuria Gallardo

as Juanita

Jorge Sanz

as Manolín

Carlos Cabezas

as Rafael

Francisco Vidal

as Priest

Alfonso del Real

as Mayor

José Segura

as Guardia Civil Agent

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