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No, or the Vain Glory of Command
Oct 12, 1990 · 1h 47m
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War
Drama
History
PLOT
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.
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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
Directed by
Manoel de Oliveira
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
PT
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Gemini Films, Tornasol Media, Madragoa Filmes
Country
PT
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