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Empire of the Sun( 1987)

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

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Christian Bale

      Jim

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      John Malkovich

      Basie

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      Miranda Richardson

      Mrs. Victor

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      Nigel Havers

      Dr. Rawlins

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      Joe Pantoliano

      Frank Demarest

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      Leslie Phillips

      Maxton

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      Masatô Ibu

      Sgt. Nagata

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      Emily Richard

      Jim's Mother

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      Rupert Frazer

      Jim's Father

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      Peter Gale

      Mr. Victor

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      Takatarô Kataoka

      Kamikaze Boy Pilot

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      Ben Stiller

      Dainty

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      David Neidorf

      Tiptree

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      Ralph Seymour

      Cohen

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      Robert Stephens

      Mr. Lockwood

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      Zhai Naishe

      Yang

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      Guts Ishimatsu

      Sgt. Uchida

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      Emma Piper

      Amy Matthews

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      James Walker

      Mr. Radik

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      Jack Dearlove

      Singing Prisoner

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      Anna Turner

      Mrs. Gilmour

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      Ann Castle

      Mrs. Phillips

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      Yvonne Gilan

      Mrs. Lockwood

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      Ralph Michael

      Mr. Partridge

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      Sybil Maas

      Mrs. Hug

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      Eric Flynn

      British Prisoner

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      James Greene

      British Prisoner

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      Simon Harrison

      British Prisoner

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      Barrie Houghton

      British Prisoner

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      Paula Hamilton

      British Prisoner

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      Thea Ranft

      British Prisoner

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      Tony Boncza

      British Prisoner

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      Nigel Leach

      British Prisoner

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      Sheridan Forbes

      British Prisoner

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      Peter Copley

      British Prisoner

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      Barbara Bolton

      British Prisoner

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      Francesca Longrigg

      British Prisoner

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      Samantha Warden

      British Prisoner

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      Burt Kwouk

      Mr. Chen

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      Tom Danaher

      Colonel Marshall

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      Paul McGann

      Lieutenant Price

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      Marc de Jonge

      Frenchman

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      John Moore

      Mr. Pym

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      Barrie Holland

      European Diplomat (uncredited)

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    A review by The Movie Diorama

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    Written by The Movie Diorama on Thu Jan 16 2020
    Empire of the Sun glaringly shines insight into the impoverished wealthy amidst war-torn China. Spielberg is one of a handful of directors that everyone acknowledges. Whether your interest lies with films or elsewhere, he is known to all for his eclectic filmography that tackles nearly every single genre available. The beauty of his directorial talents, is that he can manipulate any subject matter and transform its contents into an accessible piece of entertainment. From hard-hitting crime capers (‘The Sugarland Express’) to the depiction of African-Americans succumbing to racial/sexist abuse (...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    35000000.00

    Revenue

    66700000.00

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • shanghai, china
    • stadium
    • bravery
    • peasant
    • prisoner of war
    • coming of age
    • pacific war
    • chinese
    • japanese army
    • japanese soldier
    • japanese surrender
    • salt mine
    • internment camp
    • child protagonist
    • children in wartime
    • japanese occupation of china
    • suzhou, china