Empire of the Sun · 1987

Empire of the Sun

«To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.»

Steven Spielberg · 153 min · United States of America

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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Budget

$35,000,000

Worldwide revenue

$66,700,000

Profit

$31,700,000

Box office (US)

$22,238,696

Awards

Nominated for 6 Oscars. 13 wins & 17 nominations total

Production companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Locations

Filming

Hertfordshire

Setting

Shanghái

Locations: Wikidata · Data: TMDB / OMDb

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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