Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun

Information

Release DateDecember 9, 1987
Runtime2h 33m
StatusReleased
Budget$35M
Revenue$67M
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Mandarin
7.5
1,997 votes
Popularity3

Empire of the Sun

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

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 & Crew

Director

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Featured Cast

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

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