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Empire of the Sun

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.

1987 |2h 33m |  Drama, History, War

Videos

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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Takatarô Kataoka

Kamikaze Boy Pilot

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Ben Stiller

Dainty

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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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James Walker

Mr. Radik

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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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Barrie Houghton

British Prisoner

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Tony Boncza

British Prisoner

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Peter Copley

British Prisoner

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Francesca Longrigg

British Prisoner

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Burt Kwouk

Mr. Chen

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Paul McGann

Lieutenant Price

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Marc de Jonge

Frenchman

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, Japanese, Mandarin

Budget

$35,000,000.00

Revenue

$66,700,000.00