portugal,warfare,portuguese history

No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990)

Poster for No, or the Vain Glory of Command

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Manoel de Oliveira
  • Profile picture of Luís Miguel Cintra
    2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal Luís Miguel Cintra
  • Profile picture of Miguel Guilherme
    Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior Miguel Guilherme
  • Profile picture of Diogo Dória
    Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin) Diogo Dória
  • Profile picture of Luís Lucas
    Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman Luís Lucas
  • Profile picture of Carlos Gomes
    Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior Carlos Gomes
  • Profile picture of António Sequeira Lopes
    Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior António Sequeira Lopes
  • Profile picture of Lola Forner
    Princess Dona Isabel Lola Forner
  • Profile picture of Ruy de Carvalho
    Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior Ruy de Carvalho

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Keywords

  • portugal
  • warfare
  • portuguese history