''17 Hours'' () is a 2011 Spanish political thriller film directed by Chema de la Peña which stars

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. It consists of a retelling of the 1981 coup d'état attempt in Spain.

Plot

Taking place over the course of 17 hours, the plot consists of a reconstruction of the 23-February 1981 coup d'état attempt in Spain helmed by

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Cast

Production

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Release

It was theatrically released on 23 February 2011.

Reception

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'' rated the film 1 out of 5 stars, singling out a good supporting cast as the best thing about the film, otherwise dragged by its stiffness, its fainting TV-movie looks, its flat mise-en-scène and its own obviousness. Irene Crespo of ''

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'' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, assessing that the film "does not contribute anything in historical matters, nor does it really delve into the psychology of any of the protagonists", also wondering what is the point in portraying Tejero almost as if he were a "crazy (good) man who is even pitiful by the end of the film". Jordi Costa of ''

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'' considered that the film, "unable to get rid of its overdimensioned third-rate TV movie looks", features a background of "inattention, but also irresponsibility and a non-negligible degree of immaturity" on the part of its makers.

Accolades

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References

External links

* {{authority control 2010s Spanish-language films Spanish political thriller films Films set in 1981 Films set in Madrid Films about coups d'état 2010s Spanish films Films about the Spanish Transition Warner Bros. films

Plot

Cast

Production

Release

Reception

Accolades

See also

References

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