Empire of the Sun

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

7.519872h 33m

Released

Drama

History

War

Overview

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.

StatusReleased

Release Date1987-12-09

Runtime2h 33m

LanguagesEnglish日本語普通话

CountriesUnited States of America

Budget$35,000,000

Revenue$66,700,000

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3 total

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Cast & Crew

Christian Bale

as Jim

John Malkovich

as Basie

Miranda Richardson

as Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers

as Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano

as Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips

as Maxton

Masatô Ibu

as Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard

as Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer

as Jim's Father

Peter Gale

as Mr. Victor

Reviews

The Movie Diorama

Jan 16, 2020

7/10

Empire of the Sun glaringly shines insight into the impoverished wealthy amidst war-torn China. Spielberg is one of a handful of directors that everyone acknowledges. Whether your interest lies with films or elsewhere, he is known to all for his eclectic filmography that tackles nearly every single genre available. The beauty of his directorial tal…

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Wuchak

Aug 15, 2020

4/10

_**Even great people have a dud on occasion**_ A British boy (Christian Bale) living with his wealthy parents in Shanghai is separated from them when Japanese forces invade in the early years of WW2. He then has to survive the war in a POW camp. John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers and Joe Pantoliano play fellow prisoners. Based…

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