Empire of the Sun
“To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.”
1987•PG•2h 33m•7.5•Released
DramaHistoryWar
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.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Writer
Tom Stoppard
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$67M
Languages
English, Japanese, Mandarin
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
Dainty
David Neidorf
Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
Cohen
Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Company
Amblin Entertainment
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
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