Empire in the Sun
L'impero del sole
Synopsis
Colorful widescreen travelogue along the Amazon River jungle of Peru, featuring an indigenous village carnival and a snake dance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrico Gras
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrico Gras, Mario Craveri
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- L'impero del sole
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrico Gras
Enrico Gras, Mario Craveri
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Giovanni Raffaldi, Ubaldo Marelli, Mario Craveri, Franco Bernetti
Mario Serandrei
Renato Gualino, Egidio Campori, Piero Cocco
Department Leadership Roster
Renato Gualino
Producer
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Giovanni Raffaldi
Director of Photography
Ubaldo Marelli
Director of Photography
Mario Craveri
Director of Photography
Egidio Campori
Producer
Piero Cocco
Producer
Enrico Gras
Director
Enrico Gras
Writer
Mario Craveri
Writer
Franco Bernetti
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire in the Sun
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What is Empire in the Sun about?
Colorful widescreen travelogue along the Amazon River jungle of Peru, featuring an indigenous village carnival and a snake dance.
Who directed Empire in the Sun?
Empire in the Sun was directed by Enrico Gras.
Who stars in Empire in the Sun?
The principal cast of Empire in the Sun includes Mathé Altéry.
When was Empire in the Sun released and how long is it?
Empire in the Sun was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Empire in the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire in the Sun was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.