Empire of the Sun

IMDb 7.5 1987 • 153 min • DramaHistoryWar

Director

Steven Spielberg

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Christian Bale
Christian Bale Jim
John Malkovich
John Malkovich Basie
Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Nigel Havers Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano Frank Demarest