The Emperor of Peru

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 9, 1982

Original language

English

Spoken languages

French, English

Countries

Canada, France

Production

Films A2,Babylone Films,Ciné Pacific

Cast

Jean-Pierre Saulnier,Ky Huot Uk,Jonathan Starr,Monique Mercure,Jean-Louis Roux,Guy Hoffmann,Mickey Rooney,Marie-Josée Morin,Valda Dalton,Vlasta Vranaand 2 more

Director

Fernando Arrabal

Writer

Roger Lemelin,Fernando Arrabal

Cinematography

Ken Legargeant

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0082323