Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun (1987)

U/A 13+ 09/12/1987
  • Drama, History, War
  • 2 hr 33 min
75%
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $35,000,000
  • Revenue :$66,700,000
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.
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $35,000,000
  • Revenue :$66,700,000
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
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

Ralph Michael
Ralph Michael

Mr. Partridge

Sybil Maas
Sybil Maas

Mrs. Hug

Eric Flynn
Eric Flynn

British Prisoner

James Greene
James Greene

British Prisoner

Barrie Houghton
Barrie Houghton

British Prisoner

Tony Boncza
Tony Boncza

British Prisoner

Peter Copley
Peter Copley

British Prisoner

Francesca Longrigg
Francesca Longrigg

British Prisoner

Burt Kwouk
Burt Kwouk

Mr. Chen

Paul McGann
Paul McGann

Lieutenant Price

Marc de Jonge
Marc de Jonge

Frenchman

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Crew Members
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Director

Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard

Screenplay

Menno Meyjes
Menno Meyjes

Screenplay

Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy

Producer

Frank Marshall
Frank Marshall

Producer

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg

Producer

John Williams
John Williams

Original Music Composer

Allen Daviau
Allen Daviau

Director of Photography

Michael Kahn
Michael Kahn

Editor

J.G. Ballard
J.G. Ballard

Novel

Nik Korda
Nik Korda

Assistant Director

Roy Button
Roy Button

Second Assistant Director

Graham Churchyard
Graham Churchyard

Assistant Costume Designer

Vic Armstrong
Vic Armstrong

Stunt Coordinator

Tim Lewis
Tim Lewis

Third Assistant Director

Alexander Courage
Alexander Courage

Orchestrator

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