Bom Povo Português_
"The Carnation Revolution's Film"
Using film and television footage taken during the revolutionary movement of April 25, 1974 in Portugal, and mixing it with music and live interviews with common people, the director conveys a vivid account of the period in which a military coup evolved to a socialist revolution, then was tempered into a formal European style democracy.
Starring
José Mário Branco, Duran Clemente, Álvaro Cunhal
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Bom Povo Português was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
Using film and television footage taken during the revolutionary movement of April 25, 1974 in Portugal, and mixing it with music and live interviews with co...
Bom Povo Português is a Documentary film with a runtime of 2h 15m.
CAST (10)
José Mário Branco
Narrator (voice)
DC
Duran Clemente
Himself (revolutionary lieutenant)
Álvaro Cunhal
Himself (PCP leader)
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho
Himself (revolutionary captain)
GD
Galvão de Melo
Himself (member of the military junta)
António de Spínola
Himself (President of the Republic)
Diogo Freitas do Amaral
Himself (CDS leader)
AG
Adelino Gomes
Himself (radio reporter)
VG
Vasco Gonçalves
Himself (colonel and Prime Minister)
António Ramalho Eanes
Self (Army commander)
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What is Bom Povo Português about?
Using film and television footage taken during the revolutionary movement of April 25, 1974 in Portugal, and mixing it with music and live interviews with common people, the director conveys a vivid account of the period in which a military coup evolved to a socialist revolution, then was tempered into a formal European style democracy.
How long is Bom Povo Português?
Bom Povo Português has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who stars in Bom Povo Português?
The cast of Bom Povo Português includes José Mário Branco, Duran Clemente, Álvaro Cunhal, Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho, Galvão de Melo.
What is the rating of Bom Povo Português?
Bom Povo Português has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary