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Released
1983 · FILM

Big Bird in China

A 75 Minute Musical Adventure

Directed by
Runtime
75 min
FantasyAdventureTV MovieComedy

Synopsis

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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Principal cast & crew: 17

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Ken GutsteinScored by Dick Lieb

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