No, or the Vain Glory of Command

1h 47min

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.

Production Companies

Gemini Films

Tornasol Media

Madragoa Filmes

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
Mateus Lorena

Mateus Lorena

King Sebastian of Portugal
Lola Forner

Lola Forner

Princess Dona Isabel
Raúl Fraire

Raúl Fraire

King Afonso I of Portugal
Ruy de Carvalho

Ruy de Carvalho

Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
Paulo Matos

Paulo Matos

Radio Operator / Vasco da Gama
Francisco Baião

Francisco Baião

Prince John
João Bénard da Costa

João Bénard da Costa

Baron of Alvito
Luís Mascarenhas

Luís Mascarenhas

King Afonso V of Portugal
Jorge Rolla

Jorge Rolla

Priest / Wounded Man
José Ramos

José Ramos

Friar Fernando
Catarina Furtado

Catarina Furtado

Isle of Love Woman
Sofia Sá da Bandeira

Sofia Sá da Bandeira

Isle of Love Woman
Ana David

Ana David

Statue at the Monastery of Batalha
Pepe Ruiz

Pepe Ruiz

Soldier

Release date

12th Oct 1990

Status

Released

Spoken languages

Português