
1h 47m
1990-10-12
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.
Manoel de Oliveira
Duration: 1h 47m
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0

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

Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior

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

Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman

Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior

Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior

King Sebastian of Portugal

Princess Dona Isabel

King Afonso I of Portugal

Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior

Venus

Tethys

Radio Operator / Vasco da Gama

Prince John

Baron of Alvito

King Afonso V of Portugal

Priest / Wounded Man

Friar Fernando

Soldier

Isle of Love Woman

Isle of Love Woman

Soldier

Statue at the Monastery of Batalha

Narrator

Soldier

Soldier

Soldier

Soldier

Soldier

Soldier

Soldier