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09/12/1987 Drama, History, War 2h 33m
75
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To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

Overview

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.

  1. Steven Spielberg

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Christian Bale

    Jim

  2. John Malkovich

    Basie

  3. Miranda Richardson

    Mrs. Victor

  4. Nigel Havers

    Dr. Rawlins

  5. Joe Pantoliano

    Frank Demarest

  6. Leslie Phillips

    Maxton

  7. Masatô Ibu

    Sgt. Nagata

  8. Emily Richard

    Jim's Mother

  9. Rupert Frazer

    Jim's Father

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Reviews

A review by The Movie Diorama
Written by The Movie Diorama on 2020-01-16
Empire of the Sun glaringly shines insight into the impoverished wealthy amidst war-torn China. Spielberg is one of a handful of directors that everyone acknowledges. Whether your interest lies with films or elsewhere, he is known to all for his eclectic filmography that tackles nearly every single genre available. The beauty of his directorial talents, is that he can manipulate any subject matter and transform its contents into an accessible piece of entertainment. From hard-hitting crime capers (‘The Sugarland Express’) to the depiction of African-Americans succumbing to racial/sexist ab...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$35,000,000.00

Revenue
$66,700,000.00

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