Odyssey of the Pacific (1982)
"The Emperor of Peru" (original title)

Director:

Fernando Arrabal

Writers:

Fernando Arrabal, Diane Bardinet (subtitles),

Stars:

Mickey Rooney, Anick, Jonathan Starr

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mickey Rooney	...	The Railway Engineer
Anick	...	Liz
Jonathan Starr	...	Toby
Ky Huot Uk	...	Hoang
Monique Mercure	...	Aunt Elsa
Jean-Louis Roux	...	Uncle Alex
Guy Hoffmann	...	Mayor (as Guy Hoffman)
Valda Dalton	...	Flora
Jean-Pierre Saulnier	...	Fireman
Marie-Josée Morin	...	Immigration Officer
Maurice Podbrey	...	Policeman
Vlasta Vrana	...	Policeman
John Stanzel	...	Jonathan
Michel Barrette	...	Polly
Michel Bartolini	...	Phil

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

dreaming | bicycle | dream sequence | clown | bathing a child | 

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

France Canada

Language:

English French

Release Date:

1982 (France)

Also Known As:

Treasure Train

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Babylone Films, Ciné Pacific, Films A2

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

An interesting fantasy.

This is a surreal little film about several children who befriend a potty old retired railroad engineer and end up actually breathing new life into an abandoned, rusting Pacific steam locomotive. The cast is excellent, though Mickey Rooney appears to be ad-libbing his lines. The final scenes are exhilarating and will stay with you, and that's a good thing. Recommended for all.