Empire of the Sun (1987)2h33
Drama · History · War
Director Steven Spielberg (7.2 avg)
Also directed Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, and 40 more
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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Cast
Christian Bale
John Malkovich
Miranda Richardson
Nigel Havers
Joe Pantoliano
Leslie Phillips
Masatô Ibu
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