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No, or the Vain Glory of Command

★ 6.4(27)19901h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Release date: 1990-10-12
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Gemini Films

About No, or the Vain Glory of Command

No, or the Vain Glory of Command is a 1990 movie in the War, Drama and History genres, directed by Manoel de Oliveira, starring Luís Miguel Cintra, Miguel Guilherme and Diogo Dória. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch No, or the Vain Glory of Command in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Raúl Fraire

King Afonso I of Portugal

Ruy de Carvalho

Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior

Teresa Menezes

Venus

Leonor Silveira

Tethys

Themes & keywords

portugalwarfareportuguese history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch No, or the Vain Glory of Command in Mexico?+

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Is No, or the Vain Glory of Command on Netflix?+

No, or the Vain Glory of Command is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is No, or the Vain Glory of Command?+

No, or the Vain Glory of Command has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in No, or the Vain Glory of Command?+

No, or the Vain Glory of Command stars Luís Miguel Cintra, Miguel Guilherme, Diogo Dória, Luís Lucas and Carlos Gomes.

When did No, or the Vain Glory of Command come out?+

No, or the Vain Glory of Command is a 1990 movie directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

What genre is No, or the Vain Glory of Command?+

No, or the Vain Glory of Command is War, Drama and History film.

Who directed No, or the Vain Glory of Command?+

No, or the Vain Glory of Command was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.