The Fifth Power (1962)
Foreign agents from an unidentified nation clandestinely install radio and TV antennas in Rio de Janeiro devices that emit subliminal waves that alter the perception of the population. They aim to transform the people into an aggressive and imbecile mass, leading the country to chaos, allowing the government to be taken to usurp Brazil's natural wealth. A journalist, Carlos, accompanied by chemist Laura Leal, begins to investigate a series of facts and discovers those responsible for the disturbances.
Director: Alberto Pieralisi
Genre: Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Cast
Screenplay
- Carlos Pedregal
- Léo Victor (Dialogue)
Music: Remo Usai
Cinematography: Özen Sermet
Editing: Ismar Porto
Production: Pedregal Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Deutsch, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Alberto Pieralisi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fifth Power about?
- Foreign agents from an unidentified nation clandestinely install radio and TV antennas in Rio de Janeiro devices that emit subliminal waves that alter the perception of the population. They aim to transform the people into an aggressive and imbecile mass, leading the country to chaos, allowing the government to be taken to usurp Brazil's natural wealth. A journalist, Carlos, accompanied by chemist Laura Leal, begins to investigate a series of facts and discovers those responsible for the disturbances.
- Who directed The Fifth Power?
- The Fifth Power was directed by Alberto Pieralisi.
- Who stars in The Fifth Power?
- The Fifth Power stars Eva Wilma, Oswaldo Loureiro, Sebastião Vasconcelos, Dary Reis, Leonidas Bayer, Renato Coutinho.
- How long is The Fifth Power?
- The Fifth Power has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Fifth Power?
- The Fifth Power is a Crime, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- Where was The Fifth Power produced?
- The Fifth Power was produced in Brazil.