Empire of the Sun

1987 "To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him."

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Empire of the Sun

7.7 | 2h33m | PG | en | Drama

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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7.7 | 2h33m | PG | en | Drama , History , War

Synopsis

Cast

Christian Bale , John Malkovich , Miranda Richardson

Director

Fred Hole

Producted By

Amblin Entertainment , Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Christian Bale

as Jim

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John Malkovich

as Basie

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Miranda Richardson

as Mrs. Victor

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