Empire of the Sun
1987, Film, 153 min, Drama, War, English, United States, MoviePedia score 73
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
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.
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Directed by Steven Spielberg
Cast
- Christian Bale as Jim
- John Malkovich as Basie
- Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor
- Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins
- Joe Pantoliano as Frank Demarest
- Leslie Phillips as Maxton
- Masatô Ibu as Sgt. Nagata
- Emily Richard as Jim's Mother
- Rupert Frazer as Jim's Father
- Peter Gale as Mr. Victor
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