Empire of the Sun
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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Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Featured Crew
Steven Spielberg
Director
Tom Stoppard
Screenplay
Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Robert Shapiro
Executive Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Michael Kahn
Editor
J.G. Ballard
Novel
Steve Harding
Assistant Director
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