Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

Drama · 1988 · 2h 33m

Movie

7.5/10 · TMDB

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

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.

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Cast & crew

Christian BaleJim
John MalkovichBasie
Miranda RichardsonMrs. Victor
Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins
Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest
Leslie PhillipsMaxton
Masatô IbuSgt. Nagata
Emily RichardJim's Mother
Rupert FrazerJim's Father
Peter GaleMr. Victor
Takatarô KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben StillerDainty
David NeidorfTiptree
Ralph SeymourCohen
Robert StephensMr. Lockwood

Information

Release date
23 March 1988
Director
Steven Spielberg
Genres
Drama, History, War
Runtime
2h 33m
Country of origin
United States

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