The Portuguese Falcon (2015)

Name: The Portuguese Falcon
Genre: Comedy, Action
Released: 2015
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Gonçalo Waddington, David Chan Cordeiro, Matamba Joaquim, José Pinto, Miguel Guilherme

1h 46m Portugal

Comedy Action

Plot

Set against the backdrop of Portugal's fascist dictatorship, this sharp satire explores the absurdities of anti-communist hysteria. It centers on Captain Falcão, a hyper-nationalistic hero who embodies the regime's fervor as he embarks on various escapades to combat the perceived threat of communism. Loyal to the authoritarian leader António de Oliveira Salazar, Falcão's misguided zeal leads to a series of comical yet revealing encounters, highlighting the irrationality of the era's paranoia. Through wit and humor, the narrative critiques the extremes of nationalism and the dangers of blind obedience.

Cast

Gonçalo Waddington David Chan Cordeiro Matamba Joaquim José Pinto Miguel Guilherme Rui Mendes Carla Maciel Pêpê Rapazote Miguel Frazão Nuno Lopes Bruno Nogueira António Durães Miguel Borges Manuel João Vieira Ricardo Carriço