The Spell of the Empire

7.519401h 59mReleased

Drama

Overview

Luís immigrated to the USA and intends to become an American. But after his father invites him on a journey to the Portuguese territories in Africa, he will find true love, and also learn to value his country and its colonial grandeur.

StatusReleased

Release Date1940-05-23

Runtime1h 59m

LanguagesPortuguês

CountriesPortugal

Cast & Crew

Alves da Cunha

as Francisco Morais

Emilia D'Oliveira

as Emília Morais

Luís de Campos

as Luís Morais

Francisco Ribeiro

as Chico do Austin

Alfredo Ruas

as Sargento

António Vilar

as Chefe de Posto

António Silva

as Tio Alberto

Teodósio Cabral

as Caçador

Estêvão Amarante

as Vitorino

Isabel Tovar

as Mariazinha

Reviews

Filipe Manuel Neto

Jan 10, 2023

5/10

**A historical document.** António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age. In addition to being the brother of an excellent actor, who became known by the nickname “Ribeirinho”, he also stood out as a director. And if he achieved immortality through comedies, this film is one …

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