The Fifth Empire (2004)

  • NR
  • 09/09/2004 (US)
  • History, Drama
  • 2h 7m

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.

Manoel de Oliveira

Director, Screenplay

José Régio

Writer

Cast

Ricardo Trêpa's headshot

Ricardo Trêpa

El Rei Sebastião
Luís Miguel Cintra's headshot

Luís Miguel Cintra

Simão, Sapateiro Santo
Glória de Matos's headshot

Glória de Matos

Rainha D. Catarina
Miguel Guilherme's headshot

Miguel Guilherme

Truão
David Almeida's headshot

David Almeida

Truão
Ruy de Carvalho's headshot

Ruy de Carvalho

Conselheiro
José Manuel Mendes's headshot

José Manuel Mendes

Conselheiro
Luís Lima Barreto's headshot

Luís Lima Barreto

Conselheiro

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