Empire of the Sun
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
1987-12-09 | 153 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Christian BaleJim
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John MalkovichBasie
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Miranda RichardsonMrs. Victor
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Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins
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Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest
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Leslie PhillipsMaxton
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Masatô IbuSgt. Nagata
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Emily RichardJim's Mother
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Rupert FrazerJim's Father
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Takatarô KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot
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Ben StillerDainty
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Ralph SeymourCohen
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Robert StephensMr. Lockwood
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Zhai NaisheYang
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Guts IshimatsuSgt. Uchida
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James WalkerMr. Radik
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