6.7
Tigertail
2020
The Spell of the Empire (1940)
May 23, 19401h 59mPT
7.5
2 votes
Overview
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 RibeiroTop Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
Portuguese
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Filipe Manuel Neto
5.0**A historical document.** António Lopes Ribeiro was, due to his work, one of the most notable names in Portuguese cinema during its golden age.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 introducing us to Luís, a Portuguese man who immigrated to the USA, settling in Boston. Rich, he does not value his Portuguese roots and even intends to naturalize as an American until his father, an ol…
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