Empire of the Sun (1987)
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
1987 · PG · 2h 33m · Drama, History, War
Genres: Drama, History, War
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.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Tom Stoppard, J.G. Ballard
Music by: John Williams
Cinematography: Allen Daviau
Editor: Michael Kahn
Box office: $67M · Budget: $35M · Rated 7.5/10 by 2171 viewers
Cast
Christian Bale as JimJohn Malkovich as BasieMiranda Richardson as Mrs. VictorNigel Havers as Dr. RawlinsJoe Pantoliano as Frank DemarestLeslie Phillips as MaxtonMasatô Ibu as Sgt. NagataEmily Richard as Jim's MotherRupert Frazer as Jim's FatherPeter Gale as Mr. VictorTakatarô Kataoka as Kamikaze Boy PilotBen Stiller as DaintyMore like this
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