April Captains movie poster

April Captains

April 21, 2000 2h 3m 6.5/10 (63 votes)

Originally released in 2000. April Captains is a drama/history film. directed by Maria de Medeiros. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Stefano Accorsi, Maria de Medeiros, and Joaquim de Almeida

Synopsis

Story of the 1974 coup that overthrew the right-wing Portuguese dictatorship--which continued the fascist policies of long-time dictator Antonio Salazar--and of two young army captains who were involved in it.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 21, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 2h 3m 123 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (63 votes)
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Budget $6.1M Production budget
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Portugal + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT
Budget
$6,105,121

Production Companies

  • Alia Films
  • France 2 Cinéma
  • JBA Production
  • ARTE France Cinéma
  • FMB Films
  • Mutante Filmes
  • RTP
  • SFP
  • TVE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is April Captains about?

Story of the 1974 coup that overthrew the right-wing Portuguese dictatorship--which continued the fascist policies of long-time dictator Antonio Salazar--and of two young army captains who were inv...

Who directed April Captains?

April Captains was directed by Maria de Medeiros.

How long is April Captains?

April Captains has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

When was April Captains released?

April Captains was released on April 21, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in April Captains?

The main cast of April Captains includes Stefano Accorsi, Maria de Medeiros, Joaquim de Almeida, Frédéric Pierrot, Fele Martínez.