The Portuguese Falcon
About The Portuguese Falcon
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 Falcão, a man who follows the direct orders of António de Oliveira Salazar in the fight against the "red menace".
The Portuguese Falcon is a 2015 comedy film directed by João Leitão. Released in April 2015, it runs 106 minutes.
Gonçalo Waddington takes the lead as Capitão Falcão, David Chan Cordeiro as Puto Perdiz, Matamba Joaquim as Capitão Preto, and José Pinto as Salazar. Written by João Leitão and Nuria Leon Bernardo.