The Portuguese Falcon
2015, Portuguese. Directed by João Leitão.
The first portuguese super-hero!
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".
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
- Check local
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- João LeitãoDirector
- Gonçalo WaddingtonCapitão Falcão
- David Chan CordeiroPuto Perdiz
- Matamba JoaquimCapitão Preto
- José PintoSalazar
- Miguel GuilhermeGeneral Gaivota
- Rui MendesProfessor Peninha
- Carla MacielMulher do Capitão Falcão
- Pêpê RapazoteJornalista TV
- Miguel FrazãoCapitão Amarelo
- Nuno LopesComuninja
- Bruno NogueiraFlamingo
- António DurãesD. Afonso Henriques
Details
- Released
- 23 April 2015
- Original title
- Capitão Falcão
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- João Leitão, Nuria Leon Bernardo
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The Portuguese Falcon: quick answers
Is The Portuguese Falcon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Portuguese Falcon?
The Portuguese Falcon runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Portuguese Falcon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Portuguese Falcon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Portuguese Falcon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Portuguese Falcon yet.
Which OTT platform is The Portuguese Falcon on?
The Portuguese Falcon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 2015. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Portuguese Falcon?
If you liked The Portuguese Falcon, try Batman and Harley Quinn, Gotcha!, Hostile Takeover.
Who directed The Portuguese Falcon?
The Portuguese Falcon (2015) was directed by João Leitão and stars Gonçalo Waddington, David Chan Cordeiro, Matamba Joaquim.