Capitão Falcão (2015)

Follows Portugal's first fascist superhero: the ultra patriotic Captain Falcon!

Director:

João Leitão

Writers:

Nuria Leon Bernardo, João Leitão

Stars:

Gonçalo Waddington, David Chan Cordeiro, José Pinto

20 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gonçalo Waddington	...	Capitão Falcão
David Chan Cordeiro	...	Puto Perdiz
José Pinto	...	Salazar
Miguel Guilherme	...	General Gaivota
Matamba Joaquim	...	Capitão Preto
Tiago Rodrigues	...	Agente Rosa
Rui Mendes	...	Professor Peninha
Carla Maciel	...	Mulher do Capitão Falcão
Luís Vicente	...	Lenine, o Transformista Comunista
Pêpê Rapazote	...	Jornalista TV
Miguel Luna	...	Jaime Falcão
Bruno Salgueiro	...	Capitão Rosa
Miguel Frazão	...	Capitão Amarelo
Miguel Serra da Silva	...	Capitão Azul
Pedro Borges	...	Capitão Vermelho

Storyline

A satire on anti-communist paranoia in the days of fascist dictatorship in Portugal. The series follows the adventures of the "Lusitanian superhero," the ultra-patriotic Captain Falcao, a man who follows the direct orders of Antonio de Oliveira Salazar in the fight against the "red menace". Starring Goncalo Waddington, as Captain Falcao, David Chan Cordeiro (also responsible for coordinating the work of doubles) as his sidekick Puto Perdiz and Jose Pinto in the role of portuguese dictator,Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. Visually, "Captain Falcao" presents itself in the register of the classic "Green Hornet" with "poor quality" image to complete the nostalgic wink.

---

Plot Keywords:

superhero | portugal | shower | male rear nudity | male nudity | 

---

Genres:

Action | Comedy | History

---

Certificate:

M/12

Did You Know?

Trivia

All of the characters who are officers in the Portuguese military are named after birds ( Capitão Falcão, Puto Perdiz, General Gaivota). Even Professor Peninha's name is directly related to birds ( Peninha is Portuguese for little feather)

User Reviews

An unconventional superhero for Portugal

When I decided to watch Capitão Falcão, I had had the opportunity to realize there was a very positive feedback on this movie from some friends and acquaintances over the internet. Nevertheless, one is always a bit suspicious when it comes to a popular Portuguese film - don't get me wrong, there can be very good cinema in Portugal! - that doesn't let down.

This film is a satire, basically portraying the good and true Portuguese as a person of value, that loves their family, acts fervently towards any patriotic action and that is totally against Communism and its ideology. For a Portuguese who knows well the history around the dictatorship practiced in Portugal with António de Oliveira Salazar, like the most of us, it becomes even more shocking, although in a very funny way, how some individuals could manage to get a comedy out of what really happened.

Moreover, this movie is genuinely funny; there are crazy moves, fights, outrageous lines and even recreations from our childhood.

In conclusion, and although I can not consider it to be a perfect film, it is a true breath of fresh air when it pertains to the Portuguese film industry that also shows we are perfectly capable of laughing of ourselves and, more importantly, leave the cinema thinking, at least for once - I'm so glad I'm Portuguese!

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

Portugal

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

23 April 2015 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

The Portuguese Falcon

Filming Locations:

Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, Portugal

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$107,279

Company Credits

Production Co:

Individeos

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo (5.1 surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1