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Sounds,17 Sep 2025,34 mins,

Franco Part 5: Life After a Dictator

Real Dictators
Contains graphic violent scenes.

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The horrors of the past are buried. After 20 years in power, Franco embraces capitalism and declares himself a moderniser. Spain becomes a leading holiday destination. Later, Franco plans his own succession. The ailing Generalissimo headhunts a dashing young heir. But it remains to be seen whether this successor will keep to Franco’s script.

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