Deus Pátria Autoridade (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1976, Deus Pátria Autoridade is a documentary film directed by Rui Simões, running about 110 minutes. “Scenes of Portuguese Life 1910-1974” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The history of Portugal since the Republican revolution of 1910 to the revolutionary period following the military coup of April 24, 1974, recounted with a marxist perspective, using historic sound and film documents. The title refers to a trilogy of values proclaimed by Salazar, prime minister of Portugal in 1936.
Who’s in it. Deus Pátria Autoridade stars Álvaro Cunhal as himself (a politician), António de Spínola as himself (an army general), Mário Soares as himself (a politician) and Richard Nixon as himself (a politician), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Deus Pátria Autoridade 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 Deus Pátria Autoridade page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deus Pátria Autoridade (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deus Pátria Autoridade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deus Pátria Autoridade worth watching?
- Deus Pátria Autoridade holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deus Pátria Autoridade?
- Deus Pátria Autoridade stars Álvaro Cunhal, António de Spínola, Mário Soares, Richard Nixon and José Mário Branco.
- When was Deus Pátria Autoridade released?
- Deus Pátria Autoridade was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.