# The Portuguese Falcon (2015)

> An absurd retro superhero spoof sends Portugal’s ultra-patriotic Captain Falcao charging into anti-communist adventures at the command of dictator Salazar.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/110810

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Action
- Director: João Leitão
- Cast: Gonçalo Waddington, David Chan Cordeiro, Matamba Joaquim, José Pinto, Miguel Guilherme, Rui Mendes, Carla Maciel, Pêpê Rapazote
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1941478/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: absurd, campy, irreverent, political comedy night, retro parody marathon

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