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.

75

2h 33m

  • Drama,
  • History,
  • War

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.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • James Walker

    James Walker

    Mr. Radik

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    Status

    Released (Dec 9, 1987)

    Budget

    $35,000,000

    Revenue

    $66,700,000

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