CinemaOSMovie · 1987 · 2h 33m · PG
Empire of the Sun

To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

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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.

Directed bySteven Spielberg

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 33m
Language
EN
Released
December 9, 1987
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$66,700,000
Studios
Warner Bros. PicturesAmblin Entertainment

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Theatrical Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Jim

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Basie

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers

Nigel Havers

Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Maxton

Masatô Ibu

Masatô Ibu

Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard

Emily Richard

Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Jim's Father

Peter Gale

Mr. Victor

Creative team
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard
Produced by
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Frank Marshall
Frank Marshall

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