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During the Spanish Independence war the city of Zaragoza is besieged by French troops. Spanish forces under General Palafox are scarce. Brave Agustina doesn't hesitate to lead the battle and even fire a cannon to stop the invaders when others run away.
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- Drama, History, War
- Juan de Orduña
- 1954-11-26
Agustina of Aragon (Spanish: Agustina de Aragón) is a 1950 Spanish historical film directed by Juan de Orduña and starring Aurora Bautista. It is also known by the alternative title of The Siege. It portrays the Spanish patriot Agustina of Aragon, known for her role at the 1808 Siege of Zaragoza against Napoleon's French forces.
Agustina Raimunda María Saragossa i Domènech (March 4, 1786 – May 29, 1857), better known as Agustina of Aragón, was a Spanish woman who defended Spain during the Peninsular War, first as a civilian and later as a professional officer in the Spanish Army.
Agustina de Aragón es una película española de 1950 dirigida por Juan de Orduña. Ganó la medalla a la mejor película otorgada por el Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos. Se centra en la figura de Agustina Zaragoza y Domenech, heroína del levantamiento español contra la invasión napoleónica.
Spanish War of Independence. 19th Century. Synopsis. This soul-stirring patriotic drama is set in the Aragon region of Spain in the late-19th century. Aurora Bautista stars as Agustina, a latter-day Joan of Arc who bitterly opposes the French invasion of her homeland.
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- Spain
- Ted Pahle; Mariano Ruiz Capillas (B&W)
- Juan de Orduña
Agustina of Aragón was a Spanish heroine who defended Spain during the Spanish War of Independence , first as a civilian and later as a professional officer in the Spanish Army .
Overview. 1808. During the Spanish Independence war the city of Zaragoza is besieged by French troops. Spanish forces under General Palafox are scarce. Brave Agustina doesn't hesitate to lead the battle and even fire a cannon to stop the invaders when others run away. Based on historical facts. Juan de Orduña. Director. Reviews 0. Discussions 0.
