
No, or the Vain Glory of Command
1990 • Directed by
Manoel de Oliveira
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.
Release Date
10/12/1990
Rating
6.5/10
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
Mateus Lorena
King Sebastian of Portugal

Lola Forner
Princess Dona Isabel