

- Drama
- History
- War
Empire of the Sun
7.5(2086)
2h 33m
1987-12-09
EN
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

JimChristian Bale

BasieJohn Malkovich

Mrs. VictorMiranda Richardson

Dr. RawlinsNigel Havers

Frank DemarestJoe Pantoliano

MaxtonLeslie Phillips

Sgt. NagataMasatô Ibu

Jim's MotherEmily Richard

Jim's FatherRupert Frazer
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Mr. VictorPeter Gale

Kamikaze Boy PilotTakatarô Kataoka

DaintyBen Stiller

TiptreeDavid Neidorf

CohenRalph Seymour

Mr. LockwoodRobert Stephens

YangZhai Naishe

Sgt. UchidaGuts Ishimatsu
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Amy MatthewsEmma Piper

Mr. RadikJames Walker
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Singing PrisonerJack Dearlove
Details
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $66,700,000
- Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
- Tagline
- "To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him."