Empire of the Sun
First aired on Dec 9, 1987
Runtime: 153 mins
80%
Genres: 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, 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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Christian Bale | Jim
John Malkovich | Basie
Miranda Richardson | Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers | Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano | Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips | Maxton
Featured Crew
Steven Spielberg | Producer
Robert Shapiro | Executive Producer
J.G. Ballard | Novel
Menno Meyjes | Screenplay
Tom Stoppard | Screenplay
Michael Kahn | Editor
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