No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) — Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a
No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Luis Miguel Cintra as 2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
- Miguel Guilherme as Pvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
- Diogo Dória as Pvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
- Luís Lucas as Cpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
- Carlos Gomes as Pvt. Pedro / Alcácer Warrior
- António Sequeira Lopes as Soldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
- Mateus Lorena as King Sebastian of Portugal
- Lola Forner as Princess Dona Isabel
- Raúl Fraire as King Afonso I of Portugal
- Ruy de Carvalho as Preacher at Funeral / Suicidal Warrior
- Teresa Menezes as Venus
- Leonor Silveira as Tethys
- Paulo Matos as Radio Operator / Vasco da Gama
- Francisco Baião as Prince John
- João Bénard da Costa as Baron of Alvito
Why Watch No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
The Vibe: No, or the Vain Glory of Command is a captivating and well-crafted war movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1990. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.3/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with war-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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