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Assault on the Santa Maria

2010Movie1 h 44 min

DramaRomance
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A tense, intriguing drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Story

On January 22, 1961, a group of Portuguese and Spanish opposition movement members seized control of the Santa Maria, a Portuguese luxury cruise liner, an operation devised by Henrique Galvão to expose the Government of Portugal as a dictatorship.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Political Protest
  • Ship Hijacking
  • Portuguese Dictatorship
  • Anti-Salazarism
  • International Incident
  • True Story
  • Thrilling Events
  • Cold War Era
  • European History

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Francisco Manso
Written by
Vicente Alves do Ó, João Nunes
Music by
Kostas Christides, Nuno Malo

Everyone

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Facts

September 23, 2010 · 1 h 44 min · Drama, Romance

Released
September 23, 2010
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Portugal

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Assault on the Santa Maria worth watching?"

Questions about Assault on the Santa Maria

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Assault on the Santa Maria worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Assault on the Santa Maria good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 0 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Assault on the Santa Maria in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.