Movie Description
Empire of the Sun
(1987)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Steven Spielberg
- Producer : Steven Spielberg,Frank Marshall,Kathleen Kennedy
- Editor : Michael Kahn
- Cast : Christian Bale,John Malkovich,Miranda Richardson,Nigel Havers,Joe Pantoliano,Leslie Phillips,Masatô Ibu,Emily Richard,Rupert Frazer,Peter Gale,Takatarô Kataoka,Ben Stiller,David Neidorf,Ralph Seymour,Robert Stephens,Zhai Naishe,Guts Ishimatsu,Emma Piper,James Walker,Jack Dearlove,Anna Turner,Ann Castle,Yvonne Gilan,Ralph Michael,Sybil Maas,Eric Flynn,James Greene,Simon Harrison,Barrie Houghton,Paula Hamilton,Thea Ranft,Tony Boncza,Nigel Leach,Sheridan Forbes,Peter Copley,Barbara Bolton,Francesca Longrigg,Samantha Warden,Burt Kwouk,Tom Danaher,Paul McGann,Marc de Jonge,John Moore,Barrie Holland
Cast
Jim
Basie
Mrs. Victor
Dr. Rawlins
Frank Demarest
Maxton
Sgt. Nagata
Jim's Mother
Jim's Father
Mr. Victor
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Dainty
Tiptree
Cohen
Mr. Lockwood
Yang
Sgt. Uchida
Amy Matthews
Mr. Radik
Singing Prisoner
Mrs. Gilmour
Mrs. Phillips
Mrs. Lockwood
Mr. Partridge
Mrs. Hug
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
Mr. Chen
Colonel Marshall
Lieutenant Price
Frenchman
Mr. Pym
European Diplomat (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleEmpire of the Sun
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-12-09
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 33m
Budget₹ 35000000
Revenue₹ 66700000
Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures,Amblin Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
- History
- War