The Fifth Empire
The Fifth Empire

The Fifth Empire

6.5(6 votes)
2004
2h 7m
History
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.

Production

Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes

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

Ruy de Carvalho

Conselheiro

José Manuel Mendes

José Manuel Mendes

Conselheiro

Luís Lima Barreto

Luís Lima Barreto

Conselheiro

Rogério Samora

Rogério Samora

D. Sancho I

José Wallenstein

José Wallenstein

D. João I

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