The Spell of the Empire (1940)
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.
Director: António Lopes Ribeiro
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: May 23, 1940
Cast
- Luís de Campos - Luís Morais
- Alves da Cunha - Francisco Morais
- Isabel Tovar - Mariazinha
- Madalena Sotto - Fay Gordon
- Francisco Ribeiro - Chico do Austin
- Emilia D'Oliveira - Emília Morais
- António Silva - Alberto
- Estêvão Amarante - Vitorino
- Alfredo Ruas - Sargento
- Amélia Pereira - Mãe de Vitorino
Screenplay
Cinematography: Manuel Luís Vieira, Willy Goldberger
Editing: António Lopes Ribeiro
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spell of the Empire about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Spell of the Empire?
- The Spell of the Empire was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
- Who stars in The Spell of the Empire?
- The Spell of the Empire stars Luís de Campos, Alves da Cunha, Isabel Tovar, Madalena Sotto, Francisco Ribeiro, Emilia D'Oliveira.
- How long is The Spell of the Empire?
- The Spell of the Empire has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is The Spell of the Empire?
- The Spell of the Empire is a Drama film.
- Where was The Spell of the Empire produced?
- The Spell of the Empire was produced in Portugal.