Empire of the Sun (1987)

7.5/10 153 min 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

Jim

John Malkovich

Basie

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers

Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano

Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips

Maxton

Masatô Ibu

Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard

Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer

Jim's Father

Takatarô Kataoka

Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Ben Stiller

Dainty

David Neidorf

Tiptree

Ralph Seymour

Cohen

Robert Stephens

Mr. Lockwood

Zhai Naishe

Yang

Guts Ishimatsu

Sgt. Uchida

James Walker

Mr. Radik

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