Empire of the Sun

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

Dec 25 1987 PG 2h 33m
Action, Drama, History

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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Plot

Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.

Written by

Tom Stoppard, J.G. Ballard, Menno Meyjes

Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom, Spain, China

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 6 Oscars. 13 wins & 17 nominations total

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Average Rating
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Metascore
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