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The Portuguese Falcon

The Portuguese Falcon

The first portuguese super-hero!

20156.81h 46m

Overview

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".

Directed by João Leitão
Written by João Leitão, Nuria Leon Bernardo
Produced by Manuel Barbosa, João Leitão
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Top Cast

Gonçalo Waddington

Gonçalo Waddington

Capitão Falcão

David Chan Cordeiro

David Chan Cordeiro

Puto Perdiz

Matamba Joaquim

Matamba Joaquim

Capitão Preto

José Pinto

José Pinto

Salazar

Miguel Guilherme

Miguel Guilherme

General Gaivota

Rui Mendes

Rui Mendes

Professor Peninha

Carla Maciel

Carla Maciel

Mulher do Capitão Falcão

Pêpê Rapazote

Pêpê Rapazote

Jornalista TV

Miguel Frazão

Miguel Frazão

Capitão Amarelo

Nuno Lopes

Nuno Lopes

Comuninja

Themes & Keywords

absurd

About The Portuguese Falcon

The Portuguese Falcon is a comedy, action film released in 2015 exploring themes of absurd. Directed by João Leitão, it stars Gonçalo Waddington, David Chan Cordeiro, Matamba Joaquim. 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".

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