In North Africa, Captain Valcázar and Lieutenant Herrera's harka, great friends, stands out for its heroism in actions. The wife and the sister of a dead Captain travel to Morocco. At the time, Herrera falls in love with the sister in law, Amparo, who wants to return to Madrid. So does the lieutenant, but soon learns the harka has been undone in combat and the Captain Valcázar died with it. Herrera runs to take charge of the harka to reorganize it.
Production
Actual Moroccan locations give accidental documentary value.
Acting
Luis Peña's tortured loyalty face carries the whole thing.
Director
Carlos Arévalo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made during early Franco regime to glorify the Africanistas—army officers who launched the 1936 coup from Morocco. The 'harka' itself was a real colonial military unit.
Luis Peña plays both Herrera AND Commander Prada—budget constraints or directorial chaos? You decide.
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