No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990)

10/12/1990 (FR) • 1h 47m

War, Drama, History

Overview

Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.

Top Billed Cast

Luís Miguel Cintra

2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal

Miguel Guilherme

Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior

Diogo Dória

Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)

Luís Lucas

Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman

Carlos Gomes

Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior

António Sequeira Lopes

Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior

Mateus Lorena

King Sebastian of Portugal

Lola Forner

Princess Dona Isabel

Raúl Fraire

King Afonso I of Portugal


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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

portugal

warfare

portuguese history

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