The Spell of the Empire

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.

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 119 mins

Release Date : 1940-05-23

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**A historical document.** António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age.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 achie...

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)

António Vilar

(Agente local)

Teodósio Cabral

(Pai de Mariazinha)