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The Fifth Empire

The Fifth Empire

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.

Overview
Cast
Crew
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The Fifth Empire

Overview
Cast
Crew
Recommendations

Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 9, 2004

Runtime

2h 7m

Genres

History, Drama

User Score

60%

Original Title

O Quinto Império - Ontem Como Hoje

Production Companies

Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes

Director

Manoel de Oliveira

Budget

$7,500,000

Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 9, 2004

Runtime

2h 7m

Genres

History
Drama

User Score

60%

Original Title

O Quinto Império - Ontem Como Hoje

Production Companies

Gemini Films
Madragoa Filmes

Director

Manoel de Oliveira

Budget

$7,500,000

Keywords

portuguese history

Description

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.