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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun
★ 7.5/10•1987•2h 33m•PG•Drama•History•War

To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.

Steven Spielberg · Director

Tom Stoppard · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 33m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 9, 1987
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$66,700,000

Actors

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Jim

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Basie

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Maxton

Masatô Ibu

Masatô Ibu

Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard

Emily Richard

Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Jim's Father

Peter Gale

Mr. Victor

Takatarô Kataoka

Takatarô Kataoka

Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Dainty

David Neidorf

David Neidorf

Tiptree

Ralph Seymour

Ralph Seymour

Cohen

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

Mr. Lockwood

Zhai Naishe

Zhai Naishe

Yang

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