The Portuguese Falcon (2015)
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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: April 23, 2015
Cast
- Gonçalo Waddington - Capitão Falcão
- David Chan Cordeiro - Puto Perdiz
- Matamba Joaquim - Capitão Preto
- José Pinto - Salazar
- Miguel Guilherme - General Gaivota
- Rui Mendes - Professor Peninha
- Carla Maciel - Mulher do Capitão Falcão
- Pêpê Rapazote - Jornalista TV
- Miguel Frazão - Capitão Amarelo
- Nuno Lopes - Comuninja
Screenplay
- João Leitão (Screenplay)
- Nuria Leon Bernardo (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
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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.