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A Portuguese Farewell (1986): Cast

A Portuguese Farewell (1986) movie poster

A Portuguese Farewell is a 1986 drama directed by João Botelho, starring Diogo Dória as Soldier, Luís Lucas and Isabel de Castro. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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A Portuguese Farewell (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
João Botelho
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Portuguese Farewell About?

The premise of A Portuguese Farewell without spoilers.

In Africa, during the colonial war, a patrol is lost in the bush and a soldier dies in operation. Twelve years later, in Portugal, the soldier family meets in peace.

A Portuguese Farewell Themes & Keywords

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  • soldier
  • colonialism
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Cast & crew

A Portuguese Farewell Cast & Characters

Diogo Dória leads the cast as Soldier, with Luís Lucas as Soldier and Isabel de Castro as Piedade. Directed by João Botelho; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from João Botelho

More films directed by João Botelho: Um Filme em Forma de Assim, The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis, The Maias: Story of a Portuguese Family and Disquiet.

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A Portuguese Farewell Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Ein portugiesischer Abschied” and “葡萄牙式再见”.

Also known as
  • Ein portugiesischer Abschied
  • 葡萄牙式再见

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A Portuguese Farewell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Portuguese Farewell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Portuguese Farewell?

A Portuguese Farewell runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was A Portuguese Farewell released?

A Portuguese Farewell was released on April 16, 1986.

Who directed A Portuguese Farewell?

A Portuguese Farewell was directed by João Botelho.

More films by João Botelho

Who is in the cast of A Portuguese Farewell?

A Portuguese Farewell stars Diogo Dória as Soldier, Luís Lucas as Soldier and Isabel de Castro as Piedade, among 16 credited actors.

Does A Portuguese Farewell have a post-credit scene?

No. A Portuguese Farewell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Portuguese Farewell in?

The original language of A Portuguese Farewell is Portuguese.

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