Empire of the Sun
# To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
📜 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.
💵 Budget: USD
35,000,000
🌏 Languages Available:
English
,
Japanese
,
Mandarin
📆 Date Released:
1987-12-09
⌚ Running Time:
153 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
7.5
Beloved Cast
Jim
Christian Bale
Basie
John Malkovich
Mrs. Victor
Miranda Richardson
Dr. Rawlins
Nigel Havers
Frank Demarest
Joe Pantoliano
Maxton
Leslie Phillips
Sgt. Nagata
Masatô Ibu
Jim's Mother
Emily Richard
Jim's Father
Rupert Frazer
Mr. Victor
Peter Gale
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Takatarô Kataoka
Dainty
Ben Stiller
Tiptree
David Neidorf
Cohen
Ralph Seymour
Mr. Lockwood
Robert Stephens
Yang
Zhai Naishe
Sgt. Uchida
Guts Ishimatsu
Amy Matthews
Emma Piper
Mr. Radik
James Walker
Singing Prisoner
Jack Dearlove
Mrs. Gilmour
Anna Turner
Mrs. Phillips
Ann Castle
Mrs. Lockwood
Yvonne Gilan
Mr. Partridge
Ralph Michael
Mrs. Hug
Sybil Maas
British Prisoner
Eric Flynn
British Prisoner
James Greene
British Prisoner
Simon Harrison
British Prisoner
Barrie Houghton
British Prisoner
Paula Hamilton
British Prisoner
Thea Ranft
British Prisoner
Tony Boncza
British Prisoner
Nigel Leach
British Prisoner
Sheridan Forbes
British Prisoner
Peter Copley
British Prisoner
Barbara Bolton
British Prisoner
Francesca Longrigg
British Prisoner
Samantha Warden
Mr. Chen
Burt Kwouk
Colonel Marshall
Tom Danaher
Lieutenant Price
Paul McGann
Frenchman
Marc de Jonge
Mr. Pym
John Moore
European Diplomat (uncredited)
Barrie Holland
