One of Oliveira's best… but weak, fragile, boring and a little unpatriotic.<...
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.
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No, or the Vain Glory of Command
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 1990
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
War, Drama, History
User Score
62%
Original Title
'Non', ou a Vã Glória de Mandar
Production Companies
Gemini Films, Tornasol Media, Madragoa Filmes
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Description
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
Luís Miguel Cintra
2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
Miguel Guilherme
Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Diogo Dória
Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
Luís Lucas
Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
Carlos Gomes
Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
António Sequeira Lopes
Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior