Empire in the Sun

1956 | 85 minutes | 5.4 ★ (5)

Empire in the Sun
  • Overview

    Italian documentary about Peru.

  • Release Date

    30 August 1956

  • DirectingEnrico Gras
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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