The Empire of Desire(1981)
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The Empire of Desire Synopsis
A widow named Sandra is on a trip from the city to reclaim her remote beach house from squatters. She picks up a hippie couple along the way, eventually inviting them to become housesitters at her coastal getaway.
The Empire of Desire (1981) is a drama and comedy film directed by Carlos Reichenbach, released on March 9, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Roberto Miranda, Benjamin Cattan, Meiry Vieira and Orlando Parolini. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Reichenbach
- Writers:
- Carlos Reichenbach
- Producers:
- Roberto P. Galante
- Cinematographer:
- Carlos Reichenbach
- Status:
- Released
The Empire of Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roberto Miranda
as Nicolau
Benjamin Cattan
as Carvalho
Meiry Vieira
as Sandra
Orlando Parolini
as Enrico Di Branco
Aldine Müller
as Pantha
Nadia Destro
as Mista
- Márcia Fraga
Márcia Fraga
as Lucinha
Marta Anderson
as Nana
Mii Saki
as Reporter
- Jose Luiz Franca
Jose Luiz Franca
as Odilon
- Dino Arino
Dino Arino
as Pinocchio
Genésio de Carvalho
as Partner of Pinocchio
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Reichenbach, written by Carlos Reichenbach, produced by Roberto P. Galante.
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The Empire of Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Empire of Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Empire of Desire online?
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The Empire of Desire (1981) is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Empire of Desire?
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The main cast of The Empire of Desire (1981) includes Roberto Miranda, Benjamin Cattan, Meiry Vieira, Orlando Parolini and Aldine Müller. The film was directed by Carlos Reichenbach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Empire of Desire released?
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The Empire of Desire was released on March 9, 1981 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Empire of Desire worth watching?
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The Empire of Desire (1981) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.