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Empire of the Sun

Not Rated
DramaHistoryWar
7.5/10(1,904 ratings)

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.

12-09-1987
2h 33m
Empire of the Sun
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Main Cast

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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Steven Spielberg
Production:
Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Revenue:
$66,700,000
Budget:
$35,000,000

Key Crew

Executive Producer:
Robert Shapiro
Editor:
Michael Kahn
Screenplay:
Menno Meyjes
Producer:
Steven Spielberg
Novel:
J.G. Ballard

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en