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The Spell of the Empire

7.519401h 59mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorAntónio Lopes Ribeiro
WritersJoaquim Mota Jr.·António Lopes Ribeiro

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Cast · Directed by António Lopes Ribeiro

AC
Alves da Cunha
Francisco Morais
EDEmilia D'Oliveira
Emilia D'Oliveira
Emília Morais
LCLuís de Campos
Luís de Campos
Luís Morais
FRFrancisco Ribeiro
Francisco Ribeiro
Chico do Austin
AR
Alfredo Ruas
Sargento
AVAntónio Vilar
António Vilar
Chefe de Posto
ASAntónio Silva
António Silva
Tio Alberto
TC
Teodósio Cabral
Caçador
EAEstêvão Amarante
Estêvão Amarante
Vitorino
IT
Isabel Tovar
Mariazinha
MSMadalena Sotto
Madalena Sotto
Fay Gordon
AMAntonio Martínez
Antonio Martínez
Administrador

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