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Empire in the Sun
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Colorful widescreen travelogue along the Amazon River jungle of Peru, featuring an indigenous village carnival and a snake dance.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
1956-08-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
5.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mathé Altéry
Singer
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