Big Bird in China(1983)
A 75 Minute Musical Adventure
Big Bird in China 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.
Big Bird in China (1983) is a fantasy, adventure, tv movie and comedy film directed by Jon Stone, released on May 29, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, Lianzi Ouyang and Frank Oz. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Stone
- Writers:
- Caroll Spinney, Jon Stone, Joseph A. Bailey
- Producers:
- Kuo Bao-Xiang, Xu Ja-Cha, David Liu
- Cinematographer:
- Frank V. Phillips
- Composer:
- Dick Lieb
- Production:
- CCTV, Children's Television Workshop, Sony Wonder
- Status:
- Released
Big Bird in China Cast & Crew
Main cast
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Brian Muehl
as Barkley (voice)
- Lianzi Ouyang
Lianzi Ouyang
as Xiao Foo (as Lien-Tze Quyang)
Frank Oz
as Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)
Jerry Nelson
as Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Two-Headed Monster (voice)
Martin P. Robinson
as Telly Monster (voice)
Jim Henson
as Ernie (voice)
Cheryl Blaylock
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Cheryl Blalock)
- Edward G. Christie
Edward G. Christie
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Ed Christie)
- Arabella Hong
Arabella Hong
as The Shopkeeper
- Ziu Ping Hua
Ziu Ping Hua
as The Storyteller
Key crew
Directed by Jon Stone, written by Caroll Spinney, Jon Stone and Joseph A. Bailey, produced by Kuo Bao-Xiang, Xu Ja-Cha and David Liu.
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Big Bird in China Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Big Bird in China – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Bird in China online?
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Who stars in Big Bird in China?
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The main cast of Big Bird in China (1983) includes Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, Lianzi Ouyang, Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson. The film was directed by Jon Stone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Bird in China released?
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Big Bird in China was released on May 29, 1983 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Big Bird in China worth watching?
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Big Bird in China (1983) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.