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Empire in the Sun
Empire in the Sun

Empire in the Sun

Genres

Documentary

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Colorful widescreen travelogue along the Amazon River jungle of Peru, featuring an indigenous village carnival and a snake dance.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

5.4/10

Release Date

30 August 1956

Country

France

Cast

Mathé Altéry

Mathé Altéry

Singer

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