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Feature film — 2004

The Fifth Empire (2004)

6.52h 7mHistory — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 8 votes.

Gemini Films / Madragoa Filmes

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Director: Manoel de Oliveira

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Cast & crew

Ricardo Trêpa as El Rei Sebastião

Ricardo Trêpa

El Rei Sebastião

Luís Miguel Cintra as Simão, Sapateiro Santo

Luís Miguel Cintra

Simão, Sapateiro Santo

Glória de Matos as Rainha D. Catarina

Glória de Matos

Rainha D. Catarina

Miguel Guilherme as Truão

Miguel Guilherme

Truão

David Almeida as Truão

David Almeida

Truão

Ruy de Carvalho as Conselheiro

Ruy de Carvalho

Conselheiro

José Manuel Mendes as Conselheiro

José Manuel Mendes

Conselheiro

Luís Lima Barreto as Conselheiro

Luís Lima Barreto

Conselheiro

Rogério Samora as D. Sancho I

Rogério Samora

D. Sancho I

José Wallenstein as D. João I

José Wallenstein

D. João I

Rui Morisson as D. Afonso IV

Rui Morisson

D. Afonso IV

João Pedro Vaz as D. Afonso V

João Pedro Vaz

D. Afonso V

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