Empire of the Sun
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Christian BaleJim
John MalkovichBasie
Miranda RichardsonMrs. Victor
Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins
Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest
Leslie PhillipsMaxton
Masatô IbuSgt. Nagata
Emily RichardJim's Mother
Rupert FrazerJim's FatherP
Peter GaleMr. Victor🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Empire of the Sun about?
- 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.
- Who directed Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun was directed by Steven Spielberg.
- When was Empire of the Sun released?
- Empire of the Sun was released on December 9, 1987.
- How long is Empire of the Sun?
- Empire of the Sun has a runtime of 2h 33m.
- Where can I track Empire of the Sun?
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