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Feature film — 1987

Empire of the Sun (1987)

7.52h 33mDrama — History — War

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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A high-signal pick with 2,237 votes.

Warner Bros. Pictures / Amblin Entertainment

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Director: Steven Spielberg

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Cast & crew

Christian Bale as Jim

Christian Bale

Jim

John Malkovich as Basie

John Malkovich

Basie

Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins

Nigel Havers

Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano as Frank Demarest

Joe Pantoliano

Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips as Maxton

Leslie Phillips

Maxton

Masatô Ibu as Sgt. Nagata

Masatô Ibu

Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard as Jim's Mother

Emily Richard

Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer as Jim's Father

Rupert Frazer

Jim's Father

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Peter Gale

Mr. Victor

Takatarô Kataoka as Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Takatarô Kataoka

Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Ben Stiller as Dainty

Ben Stiller

Dainty

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