Empire of the Sun

1987 · TMDB 7.5

Directed by Steven Spielberg

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.

Christian Bale John Malkovich Miranda Richardson Nigel Havers Joe Pantoliano Leslie Phillips Masatô Ibu Emily Richard Rupert Frazer Peter Gale Takatarô Kataoka Ben Stiller

Director · Steven Spielberg Producer · Steven Spielberg Producer · Kathleen Kennedy Producer · Frank Marshall Writer · Tom Stoppard Cinematography · Allen Daviau Composer · John Williams Editor · Michael Kahn

Runtime: 153 min
Released: 1987-12-09
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.5

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