No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990)

  • NR
  • 05/01/1990 (FR)
  • War, Drama, History
  • 1h 47m

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.

Manoel de Oliveira

Director, Screenplay

P. Joao Marques

Writer

Cast

Luís Miguel Cintra's headshot

Luís Miguel Cintra

2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
Miguel Guilherme's headshot

Miguel Guilherme

Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Diogo Dória's headshot

Diogo Dória

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

Luís Lucas

Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
Carlos Gomes's headshot

Carlos Gomes

Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
António Sequeira Lopes's headshot

António Sequeira Lopes

Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Mateus Lorena's headshot

Mateus Lorena

King Sebastian of Portugal
Lola Forner's headshot

Lola Forner

Princess Dona Isabel

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