The Portuguese Falcon (2015)

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The Portuguese Falcon (2015) poster

A satire on anti-communist paranoia in the days of fascist dictatorship in Portugal. The series follows the adventures of the "Lusitanian superhero", the ultra-patriotic Captain Falcão, a man who follows the direct orders of António de Oliveira Salazar in the fight against the "red menace".

Director: João Leitão
Genre: Comedy, Action
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pedro Marques
Cinematography: Mário Melo Costa
Editing: Mário Melo Costa
Production: Individeos
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

absurd

Trailer

The Portuguese Falcon Trailer
More Films by Director: João Leitão
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Portuguese Falcon about?
A satire on anti-communist paranoia in the days of fascist dictatorship in Portugal. The series follows the adventures of the "Lusitanian superhero", the ultra-patriotic Captain Falcão, a man who follows the direct orders of António de Oliveira Salazar in the fight against the "red menace".
Who directed The Portuguese Falcon?
The Portuguese Falcon was directed by João Leitão.
Who stars in The Portuguese Falcon?
The Portuguese Falcon stars Gonçalo Waddington, David Chan Cordeiro, Matamba Joaquim, José Pinto, Miguel Guilherme, Rui Mendes.
How long is The Portuguese Falcon?
The Portuguese Falcon has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is The Portuguese Falcon?
The Portuguese Falcon is a Comedy, Action film.
Where was The Portuguese Falcon produced?
The Portuguese Falcon was produced in Portugal.
What are the themes of The Portuguese Falcon?
The themes of The Portuguese Falcon include: Dark Comedy and Irony.