A Man of Action

A Man of Action is a historical drama loosely based on the life of Lucio Urtubia. The story follows an anarchist who operates a counterfeiting ring in Paris, targeting one of the largest banks in the United States. By forging traveler's checks to secure vast sums of money, he seeks to fund political causes he believes in and destabilize financial systems. The narrative spans five decades, from the 1940s to the 1980s, tracing his journey from a humble mason and bank robber to a sophisticated operative.

The film was directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera, appearing fourth in a sequence of his works that includes Ghost Graduation, Superlopez, and Valley of the Dead. The cast is led by Juan José Ballesta in the role of Lucio, appearing alongside Miki Esparbé, Luis Callejo, Liah O'Prey, Alexandre Blazy, and Josean Bengoetxea. The production involved 52 credited cast members and 43 crew members, with a screenplay written by Patxi Amezcua.

Released in 2022, the Spanish production has received a consistent reception from audiences. It holds a rating of 6.4/10 on IMDb based on 3,800 votes and an identical score of 6.4/10 on TMDB from 133 votes.