Empire of the Sun (1987)
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
- Released
- Runtime 2h 33m
- Director Steven Spielberg
- Genres Drama History War
- Rating 7.5/10 (2,200 votes)
Synopsis
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
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Christian Bale
as Jim
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John Malkovich
as Basie
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Miranda Richardson
as Mrs. Victor
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Nigel Havers
as Dr. Rawlins
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Joe Pantoliano
as Frank Demarest
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Leslie Phillips
as Maxton
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Masatô Ibu
as Sgt. Nagata
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Emily Richard
as Jim's Mother
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Rupert Frazer
as Jim's Father
- Peter Gale as Mr. Victor
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Takatarô Kataoka
as Kamikaze Boy Pilot
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Ben Stiller
as Dainty
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David Neidorf
as Tiptree
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Ralph Seymour
as Cohen
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Robert Stephens
as Mr. Lockwood
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Zhai Naishe
as Yang
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Guts Ishimatsu
as Sgt. Uchida
- Emma Piper as Amy Matthews
Crew
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Steven Spielberg
Director
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Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
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Michael Kahn
Editor
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John Williams
Original Music Composer
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Steven Spielberg
Producer
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Frank Marshall
Producer
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Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
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Tom Stoppard
Screenplay
