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The Emperor of Peru

MOVIE • 1982

The Emperor of Peru

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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.

TMDB ★ 1.9/5Votes: 10
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AdventureFantasy

Top Cast

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

The Engineer

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Jonathan Starr

Toby

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Ky Huot Uk

Hoang

Monique Mercure

Monique Mercure

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Jean-Louis Roux

Jean-Louis Roux

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Guy Hoffmann

Guy Hoffmann

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Valda Dalton

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Jean-Pierre Saulnier

Jean-Pierre Saulnier

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Marie-Josée Morin

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Maurice Podbrey

Maurice Podbrey

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Vlasta Vrana

Vlasta Vrana

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Anick

Liz

Fernando Arrabal

Fernando Arrabal

Director

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Roger Lemelin

Writer

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Status

Released

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Release

December 9, 1982

Runtime

78 min

Language

English

Origin

Canada

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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