No, or the Vain Glory of Command

No, or the Vain Glory of Command

Original title: 'Non', ou a Vã Glória de Mandar

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6.5/10

(25)

10/12/1990

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1h 47min

No, or the Vain Glory of Command

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War
Drama
History

Synopsis

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.

Direction: Manoel de Oliveira

Screenwriter: P. Joao Marques
Producer: Paulo Branco, Gerardo Herrero

Cast

Luís Miguel Cintra

Luís Miguel Cintra

2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal

Miguel Guilherme

Miguel Guilherme

Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior

Diogo Dória

Diogo Dória

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

Luís Lucas

Luís Lucas

Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman

Carlos Gomes

Carlos Gomes

Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior

António Sequeira Lopes

António Sequeira Lopes

Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior

Lola Forner

Lola Forner

Princess Dona Isabel

Ruy de Carvalho

Ruy de Carvalho

Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior

Leonor Silveira

Leonor Silveira

Tethys