Empire of the Sun
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
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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.
Cast
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 FatherPeter GaleMr. Victor
Takatarô KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben StillerDaintyCrew
DirectorSteven Spielberg
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Release DateDecember 9, 1987
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$66,700,000
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Mandarin
StudiosWarner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
