The Fifth Empire
O Quinto Império - Ontem Como Hoje
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Ricardo Trêpa
El Rei Sebastião
Luís Miguel Cintra
Simão, Sapateiro Santo
Glória de Matos
Rainha D. Catarina
Miguel Guilherme
Truão
David Almeida
Truão
Ruy de Carvalho
Conselheiro
José Manuel Mendes
Conselheiro
Luís Lima Barreto
Conselheiro
Rogério Samora
D. Sancho I
José Wallenstein
D. João I
Rui Morisson
D. Afonso IV
João Pedro Vaz
D. Afonso V
João Reis
D. João II
Leonor Baldaque
Woman's Choir (voice)
Filipe Cochofel
D. Duarte
John Romão
Moços de Câmara
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Score
- Carlos Paredes
- Original Title
- O Quinto Império - Ontem Como Hoje
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira, José Régio
Carlos Paredes
Valérie Loiseleux
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
José Régio
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Manoel de Oliveira
Screenplay
Zé Branco
Production Design
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fifth Empire.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifth Empire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fifth Empire about?
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.
Who directed The Fifth Empire?
The Fifth Empire was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who stars in The Fifth Empire?
The principal cast of The Fifth Empire includes Ricardo Trêpa, Luís Miguel Cintra, Glória de Matos, Miguel Guilherme, David Almeida.
When was The Fifth Empire released and how long is it?
The Fifth Empire was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifth Empire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifth Empire was composed by Carlos Paredes.