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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Fantasy
Votes10
DirectorFernando Arrabal
WritersRoger Lemelin, Fernando Arrabal
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Emperor of Peru
About The Emperor of Peru
Toby and his sister Liz live with their aunt and uncle, who take in Cambodian orphan Hoang while he awaits foster placement. The trio become fast friends, and, as they explore a nearby wood, encounter a retired engineer living in an abandoned freight car. Playing off Toby's already active imagination, the kids and the engineer use the train car to make a fantastic journey to Cambodia.
Directed by Fernando Arrabal, The Emperor of Peru leans on a strong ensemble — Mickey Rooney, Jonathan Starr, Ky Huot Uk — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1982.
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