No, or the Vain Glory of Command

No, or the Vain Glory of Command

62% | Oct 12, 1990 | War, Drama, History

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.

Featured Cast

Paulo Branco
Producer
Manoel de Oliveira
Director

Cast

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

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