Big Bird in China
"A 75 Minute Musical Adventure"
Originally released in 1983. Big Bird in China is a fantasy/adventure film. directed by Jon Stone. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, and Lianzi Ouyang
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
China
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Caroll Spinney
as Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Brian Muehl
as Barkley (voice)
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
as Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (as Ed Christie)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CCTV
- Children's Television Workshop
- Sony Wonder
Frequently Asked Questions
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 schoolchil...
Who directed Big Bird in China?
Big Bird in China was directed by Jon Stone.
How long is Big Bird in China?
Big Bird in China has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Big Bird in China released?
Big Bird in China was released on May 29, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Bird in China?
The main cast of Big Bird in China includes Caroll Spinney, Brian Muehl, Lianzi Ouyang, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson.