Empire of the Sun

    Empire of the Sun
    1987

    Synopsis

    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 BaleJim
    • John MalkovichBasie
    • Miranda RichardsonMrs. Victor
    • Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins
    • Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest
    • Leslie PhillipsMaxton
    • Masatō IbuSgt. Nagata
    • Emily RichardJim's Mother
    • Rupert FrazerJim's Father
    • Peter GaleMr. Victor

    Recommendations

    • nougat
      I loved this movie when I was a kid!

      Created on 8/7/2013

    • Antihero
      Antihero
      Interesting, but not as much as I expected... Too long also...

      Created on 7/27/2013

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