The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun

The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun

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1987
0h 49m
6.3(6 votes)
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Overview

Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun

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Cast & Crew

8 members
Acting

Martin Sheen

Narrator

Martin Sheen
Acting

Christian Bale

Self

Christian Bale
Directing

Steven Spielberg

Self

Steven Spielberg
Writing

J.G. Ballard

Self

J.G. Ballard
Acting

John Malkovich

Self

John Malkovich
Acting

Joe Pantoliano

Self

Joe Pantoliano
Acting

Jack Dearlove

Self (uncredited)

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伊武雅刀

Self (uncredited)

伊武雅刀

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