Empire Of The Sun
Amblin Entertainment (1987)
Action, Drama, History, Science Fiction, War
153 mins
R (Restricted)
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 Father
Peter GaleMr. Victor
Takatarô KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben StillerDainty
David NeidorfTiptree
Ralph SeymourCohen
Robert StephensMr. Lockwood
Director Steven Spielberg
Producer Kathleen Kennedy
Chris Kenny
Writer Tom Stoppard
J.G. Ballard
Cinematography Allen Daviau
Musician John Williams
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 named Basie, 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 spirits, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.