Empire of the Sun (1987)

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

Directed by Steven Spielberg2h 33mDrama,History,War

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.

Rated
PG
Year
1987
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
9 December 1987
TMDB
7.5 (2207)
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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
P
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller
Dainty
David Neidorf
David Neidorf
Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
Ralph Seymour
Cohen
Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe
Zhai Naishe
Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida
E
Emma Piper
Amy Matthews
James Walker
James Walker
Mr. Radik
J
Jack Dearlove
Singing Prisoner
A
Anna Turner
Mrs. Gilmour
A
Ann Castle
Mrs. Phillips
Y
Yvonne Gilan
Mrs. Lockwood
Ralph Michael
Ralph Michael
Mr. Partridge
Sybil Maas
Sybil Maas
Mrs. Hug
Eric Flynn
Eric Flynn
British Prisoner
James Greene
James Greene
British Prisoner
S
Simon Harrison
British Prisoner
Barrie Houghton
Barrie Houghton
British Prisoner
P
Paula Hamilton
British Prisoner
T
Thea Ranft
British Prisoner
Tony Boncza
Tony Boncza
British Prisoner
N
Nigel Leach
British Prisoner
S
Sheridan Forbes
British Prisoner
Peter Copley
Peter Copley
British Prisoner
B
Barbara Bolton
British Prisoner
Francesca Longrigg
Francesca Longrigg
British Prisoner
S
Samantha Warden
British Prisoner
Burt Kwouk
Burt Kwouk
Mr. Chen
T
Tom Danaher
Colonel Marshall
Paul McGann
Paul McGann
Lieutenant Price
Marc de Jonge
Marc de Jonge
Frenchman
J
John Moore
Mr. Pym

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