
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.
- 5.0
- 1940
- Released
- 1h 59m

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
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**A historical document.** António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age.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 achieved immortality through comedies, this film is one of his forgotten works. The script begins by in