Empire of the Sun poster
Director Steven Spielberg
Screenplay Tom Stoppard, Menno Meyjes

Empire of the Sun

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

Release Date: 1987-12-09

Duration: 153 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Ben Stiller
    Dainty
  • Christian Bale
    Jim
  • Miranda Richardson
    Mrs. Victor
  • John Malkovich
    Basie
  • Leslie Phillips
    Maxton
  • Joe Pantoliano
    Frank Demarest
  • Paul McGann
    Lieutenant Price
  • Burt Kwouk
    Mr. Chen
  • Emily Richard
    Jim's Mother
  • Robert Stephens
    Mr. Lockwood