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The Secret Empire

1979-02-27 · 20 min / episode · ★ 6.5

Western · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The Secret Empire is an American horror television series that premiered on February 27, 1979 on NBC as part of the series Cliffhangers.

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Carlene WatkinsCarlene WatkinsMillie Thomas
David OpatoshuDavid OpatoshuHator
Geoffrey ScottGeoffrey ScottJim Donner
Jay RobinsonJay RobinsonDemeter
Peter BreckPeter BreckJesse Keller
Mark LenardMark LenardEmperor Thorval
Peter TomarkenPeter TomarkenRoe
Stepfanie KramerStepfanie KramerPrincess Tara

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