
Feature film — 1987
Empire of the Sun (1987)
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.
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Warner Bros. Pictures / Amblin Entertainment
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Director: Steven Spielberg
On screen
Cast & crew

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
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor

Takatarô Kataoka
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Ben Stiller
Dainty
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