Good Portuguese People
Bom Povo Português
“The Carnation Revolution's Film”
Synopsis
Using film and television footage taken during the revolutionary movement of April 25, 1974 in Portugal, and mixing it with music and live interviews with common people, the director conveys a vivid account of the period in which a military coup evolved to a socialist revolution, then was tempered into a formal European style democracy.
Top Cast
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José Mário Branco
Narrator (voice)
Duran Clemente
Himself (revolutionary lieutenant)
Álvaro Cunhal
Himself (PCP leader)
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho
Himself (revolutionary captain)
Galvão de Melo
Himself (member of the military junta)
António de Spínola
Himself (President of the Republic)
Diogo Freitas do Amaral
Himself (CDS leader)
Adelino Gomes
Himself (radio reporter)
Vasco Gonçalves
Himself (colonel and Prime Minister)
António Ramalho Eanes
Self (Army commander)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Casino - 9º Festival de Cinema da Figueira da Foz
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rui Simões
- Screenplay & Story
- Rui Simões
- Original Score
- Luís Martins Saraiva
- Original Title
- Bom Povo Português
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rui Simões
Rui Simões, Teresa Sá
Luís Martins Saraiva
Dominique Rolin
Rui Simões
Department Leadership Roster
Rui Simões
Director
Rui Simões
Screenplay
Luís Martins Saraiva
Original Music Composer
Rui Simões
Producer
Dominique Rolin
Editor
Teresa Sá
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Portuguese People
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What is Good Portuguese People about?
Using film and television footage taken during the revolutionary movement of April 25, 1974 in Portugal, and mixing it with music and live interviews with common people, the director conveys a vivid account of the period in which a military coup evolved to a socialist revolution, then was tempered into a formal European style democracy.
Who directed Good Portuguese People?
Good Portuguese People was directed by Rui Simões.
Who stars in Good Portuguese People?
The principal cast of Good Portuguese People includes José Mário Branco, Duran Clemente, Álvaro Cunhal, Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, Galvão de Melo.
When was Good Portuguese People released and how long is it?
Good Portuguese People was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Portuguese People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Portuguese People was composed by Luís Martins Saraiva.