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The Fifth Empire

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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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Status: Released

Released Date: 2004-09-09

Runtime: 127 mins

Director: Manoel de Oliveira

Writer: José Régio

Spoken language: Português

Genres: History, Drama

Original title: The Fifth Empire

Production Companies: Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes

Production Countries: Portugal

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