Gonçalo Waddington stars as Capitão Falcão , a fiercely patriotic "fascist superhero" who follows the direct orders of dictator António de Oliveira Salazar.
(The Portuguese Falcon) is a 2015 satirical superhero film directed by João Leitão that mocks the ultra-conservative propaganda of Portugal's Estado Novo dictatorship. Film Overview CapitГЈo FalcГЈo - ainda sem legenda
He is joined by his faithful partner Puto Perdiz (Partridge Kid), played by David Chan Cordeiro. Gonçalo Waddington stars as Capitão Falcão , a
Originally conceived as a TV series, the project faced funding hurdles with broadcasters like RTP before transitioning into a feature film. While it gained a cult following and critical praise for its bold political incorrectness, it did not receive a sequel, though it remains a landmark in Portuguese satire. The Portuguese Falcon (2015) - IMDb Originally conceived as a TV series, the project
The film uses a vintage aesthetic reminiscent of the 1960s Batman TV series and The Green Hornet , complete with "low-quality" visual filters to enhance its nostalgic parody. Production History
Set in 1968, the duo fights the "red menace" (communists), feminists, and the "Capitães de Abril" to protect the regime at all costs.