No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990)

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Released:
1990-10-12

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.

Director:
Manoel de Oliveira

Runtime:
1h 47min

Genre:
War, Drama, History

  • Cast:
  • Luís Miguel Cintra
    as
    2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
  • Miguel Guilherme
    as
    Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
  • Diogo Dória
    as
    Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
  • Luís Lucas
    as
    Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
  • Carlos Gomes
    as
    Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior