The Emperor of Peru
1982, English. Directed by Fernando Arrabal.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Emperor of Peru is streaming on Midnight Pulp in India.
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- Released
- 9 December 1982
- Original title
- L'empereur du Pérou
- Country
- Canada, France
- Written by
- Roger Lemelin, Fernando Arrabal
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The Emperor of Peru runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is The Emperor of Peru on?
The Emperor of Peru is streaming on Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emperor of Peru?
If you liked The Emperor of Peru, try The Water Man, Come Away, Odysseus & the Isle of Mists.
Who directed The Emperor of Peru?
The Emperor of Peru (1982) was directed by Fernando Arrabal and stars Mickey Rooney, Jonathan Starr, Ky Huot Uk.