Film

April Captains 2000

Drama, History 123 min

IMDb7.1

Story of the 1974 coup that overthrew the right-wing Portuguese dictatorship--which continued the fascist policies of long-time dictator Antonio Salazar--and of two young army captains who were involved in it.

Drama History Portugal Socialism Dictatorship Woman director Military coup

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Prestige, plot-driven, grave and resolved.

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