As Linhas de Torres (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, As Linhas de Torres is a drama, war, tv movie and history film directed by Valeria Sarmiento, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. In the autumn of 1810, the French forces of Marshal Masséna are invading Portugal and are temporarily halted by the Anglo-Portuguese army under Viscount Wellington at the Battle of Bussaco. As a bitter winter approaches, Wellington withdraws his troops towards the fortifications he has prepared in secret at the Lines of Torres Vedras. Using a scorched earth defence, he forces the inhabitants to evacuate the land in front of the Lines and destroys all supplies which could be useful to the French. The film illustrates these dramatic events by a series of vignettes which show the effects on combatants, both regular soldiers and guerrillas, and on the civilian population.
Who’s in it. As Linhas de Torres stars Miguel Borges, João Arrais, Nuno Lopes and Jemima West, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As Linhas de Torres page.
If you liked it. Fans of As Linhas de Torres tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As Linhas de Torres (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As Linhas de Torres change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in As Linhas de Torres?
- As Linhas de Torres stars Miguel Borges, João Arrais, Nuno Lopes, Jemima West and Carloto Cotta.
- When was As Linhas de Torres released?
- As Linhas de Torres was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.