Movie·1987·2h 33m
Empire of the Sun
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Menno Meyjes, Tom Stoppard
Producer
Steven Spielberg, Robert Shapiro
Cinematography
Allen Daviau
Music
John Williams
Editor
Michael Kahn
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2,107 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
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
Zhai Naishe
Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper
Amy Matthews
// crew
Crew
Steven Spielberg
Producer, Director
Robert Shapiro
Executive Producer
Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
Tom Stoppard
Screenplay
Michael Kahn
Editor
Frank Marshall
Producer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
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