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The Fifth Empire

2004· 2h 7m

HistoryDrama

Directed by Manoel de Oliveira

6.5/ 10

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Overview

Manoel de Oliveira directs José Régio's historical epic of religious and political power struggles. King Sebastião plans to make Portugal the world's Fifth Empire.

Cast

Ricardo Trêpa

Ricardo Trêpa

El Rei Sebastião

Luís Miguel Cintra

Luís Miguel Cintra

Simão, Sapateiro Santo

Glória de Matos

Glória de Matos

Rainha D. Catarina

Miguel Guilherme

Miguel Guilherme

Truão

David Almeida

David Almeida

Truão

Ruy de Carvalho

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