No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, No, or the Vain Glory of Command is a drama, war and history film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Episodes from entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a professorish soldier recounts them while marching through a Portuguese African colony in 1973.
Who’s in it. No, or the Vain Glory of Command stars Diogo Dória as Soldier Manuel, Lusitanian warriror, Don João's cousin, Miguel Guilherme as Soldier Salvador, Lusitanian warrior, Alcácer warrior, Luís Lucas as Cpl. Brito, Lusitanian warrior, Alcácer nobleman and Luís Miguel Cintra as Ens. Cabrita, Viriato, Don João de Portugal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, No, or the Vain Glory of Command has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No, or the Vain Glory of Command page.
If you liked it. Fans of No, or the Vain Glory of Command tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No, or the Vain Glory of Command change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No, or the Vain Glory of Command worth watching?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No, or the Vain Glory of Command?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command stars Diogo Dória, Miguel Guilherme, Luís Lucas, Luís Miguel Cintra and Ruy de Carvalho.
- When was No, or the Vain Glory of Command released?
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.