
Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.

Episodes from throughout the entire military history of Portugal are told through flashbacks as a conscripted student of history recounts them to his fellow soldiers while they march through an African colony in revolt during 1973.
Manoel de OliveiraDirector
Luís Miguel Cintra2nd Lt. Cabrita / Viriato / King John II of Portugal
Miguel GuilhermePvt. Salvador / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Diogo DóriaPvt. Manuel / Lusitanian Warrior / Diogo (King John's Cousin)
Luís LucasCpl. Brito / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Nobleman
António Sequeira LopesSoldier / Lusitanian Warrior / Alcácer Warrior
Lola FornerPrincess Dona Isabel