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Big Bird in China (1983)

1983-05-29 · 1h 15m · EN
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A 75 Minute Musical Adventure

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.

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Jon StoneDirector, WriterJoseph A. BaileyWriter

Top billed cast

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Caroll SpinneyCaroll SpinneyBig Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)Jim HensonJim HensonErnie (voice)Frank OzFrank OzBert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)Richard HuntRichard HuntTwo-Headed Monster (voice)Jerry NelsonJerry NelsonTwo-Headed Monster (voice)Brian MeehlBrian MeehlBarkley / Telly (voice) (as Brian Muehl)Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonTelly Monster (voice)Lianzi OuyangLianzi OuyangXiao Foo (as Lien-Tze Quyang)Cheryl BlaylockCheryl BlaylockAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Cheryl Blalock)Edward G. ChristieEdward G. ChristieAdditional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Ed Christie)Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. RobinsonTelly (DVD Version) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · AdventureDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference406018Actor preference257765 · 70483 · 8174Country preferenceCn

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Frequently asked questions about Big Bird in China

What is Big Bird in China about?

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.

How long is Big Bird in China?

Big Bird in China has a runtime of 75 minutes.