Empire of the Sun (1987)

US:: PG Drama History War

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 named Basie, 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 spirits, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.

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1987-12-08

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japan stadium prisoner of war shanghai bravery peasant japanese occupation chinese japanese army japanese soldier japanese surrender salt mine children in wartime

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Runtime: 153 mins Revenue: $66,700,000 Budget: $35,000,000 Rating: 7.5 Tag Line: To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

Cast

Joe Pantoliano

Frank Demarest

Christian Bale

Jim 'Jamie' Graham

David Neidorf

Tiptree

Ralph Seymour

Cohen

John Malkovich

Basie

Ben Stiller

Dainty

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Victor

Leslie Phillips

Maxton

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Crew

Tom Stoppard

Screenplay

Steven Spielberg

Director

Steven Spielberg

Producer

Kathleen Kennedy

Producer

John Williams

Original Music Composer

Michael Kahn

Editor

Frank Marshall

Producer

Menno Meyjes

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