
The Fifth Empire
History · Drama
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.
Top Cast


Ricardo Trêpa
Ricardo Trêpa
El Rei Sebastião
Ricardo Trêpa
El Rei Sebastião


Luís Miguel Cintra
Luís Miguel Cintra
Simão, Sapateiro Santo
Luís Miguel Cintra
Simão, Sapateiro Santo


Glória de Matos
Glória de Matos
Rainha D. Catarina
Glória de Matos
Rainha D. Catarina


Miguel Guilherme
Miguel Guilherme
Truão
Miguel Guilherme
Truão


David Almeida
David Almeida
Truão
David Almeida
Truão


Ruy de Carvalho
Ruy de Carvalho
Conselheiro
Ruy de Carvalho
Conselheiro


José Manuel Mendes
José Manuel Mendes
Conselheiro
José Manuel Mendes
Conselheiro


Luís Lima Barreto
Luís Lima Barreto
Conselheiro
Luís Lima Barreto
Conselheiro


Rogério Samora
Rogério Samora
D. Sancho I
Rogério Samora
D. Sancho I


José Wallenstein
José Wallenstein
D. João I
José Wallenstein
D. João I
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