The Guns and the People
As Armas e o Povo
“Portugal, 1975”
Synopsis
Film directors with hand-held cameras went to the streets of Lisbon from April 25 to May 1, 1974, registering interviews and political events of the Portuguese "Carnation Revolution", as that period would be later known.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Lumière, digitally restored version
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Geada, Moedas Miguel, Luís Galvão Teles, António Escudeiro, António da Cunha Telles, José de Sá Caetano, Manuel Costa e Silva, Fernando Lopes, Acácio de Almeida, Artur Semedo, António-Pedro Vasconcelos, Elso Roque, Alberto Seixas Santos, Glauber Rocha, João Matos Silva, António de Macedo, Henrique Espírito Santo, João César Monteiro, José Fonseca e Costa, Fernando Matos Silva
- Original Score
- José Mário Branco, José Afonso
- Original Title
- As Armas e o Povo
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sindicato dos Trabalhadores da Produção de Cinema e Televisão
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Geada, Moedas Miguel, Luís Galvão Teles, António Escudeiro, António da Cunha Telles, José de Sá Caetano, Manuel Costa e Silva, Fernando Lopes, Acácio de Almeida, Artur Semedo, António-Pedro Vasconcelos, Elso Roque, Alberto Seixas Santos, Glauber Rocha, João Matos Silva, António de Macedo, Henrique Espírito Santo, João César Monteiro, José Fonseca e Costa, Fernando Matos Silva
José Mário Branco, José Afonso
Monique Rutler
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Geada
Director
Moedas Miguel
Director
Luís Galvão Teles
Director
António Escudeiro
Director
António da Cunha Telles
Director
José de Sá Caetano
Director
Manuel Costa e Silva
Director
Fernando Lopes
Director
Acácio de Almeida
Director
Artur Semedo
Director
António-Pedro Vasconcelos
Director
Elso Roque
Director
Alberto Seixas Santos
Director
Glauber Rocha
Director
João Matos Silva
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guns and the People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guns and the People about?
Film directors with hand-held cameras went to the streets of Lisbon from April 25 to May 1, 1974, registering interviews and political events of the Portuguese "Carnation Revolution", as that period would be later known.
Who directed The Guns and the People?
The Guns and the People was directed by Eduardo Geada, Moedas Miguel, Luís Galvão Teles, António Escudeiro, António da Cunha Telles, José de Sá Caetano, Manuel Costa e Silva, Fernando Lopes, Acácio de Almeida, Artur Semedo, António-Pedro Vasconcelos, Elso Roque, Alberto Seixas Santos, Glauber Rocha, João Matos Silva, António de Macedo, Henrique Espírito Santo, João César Monteiro, José Fonseca e Costa, Fernando Matos Silva.
Who stars in The Guns and the People?
The principal cast of The Guns and the People includes Glauber Rocha, Adelino Gomes, Fernando Balsinha, Júlio Isidro, Mário Soares.
When was The Guns and the People released and how long is it?
The Guns and the People was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guns and the People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guns and the People was composed by José Mário Branco, José Afonso.