Empire of the Sun
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1987
2h 33m
PG
English
Drama, History, War
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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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Cast
Basie
Mrs. Victor
Dr. Rawlins
Frank Demarest
Maxton
Sgt. Nagata
Jim's Mother
Jim's Father
Mr. Victor
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Dainty
Tiptree
Cohen
Mr. Lockwood
Yang
Sgt. Uchida
Amy Matthews
Mr. Radik
Singing Prisoner
Mrs. Gilmour
Mrs. Phillips
Mrs. Lockwood
Mr. Partridge
Mrs. Hug
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
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ColdStream96
CONTAINS SPOILERS/10 3 years ago
**THE WACPINE OF ‘EMPIRE OF THE SUN’**
WRITING: 6
ATMOSPHERE: 6
CHARACTERS: 7
PRODUCTION: 8
INTRIGUE: 5
NOVELTY: 7
ENJOYMENT: 5
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**The Good:**
A 13-year-old (!) Christian Bale in his first starring role, and while I miss his mannerisms and the tough guy attitude of most of More
WRITING: 6
ATMOSPHERE: 6
CHARACTERS: 7
PRODUCTION: 8
INTRIGUE: 5
NOVELTY: 7
ENJOYMENT: 5
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**The Good:**
A 13-year-old (!) Christian Bale in his first starring role, and while I miss his mannerisms and the tough guy attitude of most of More
Wuchak
4 years ago
_**Even great people have a dud on occasion**_
A British boy (Christian Bale) living with his wealthy parents in Shanghai is separated from them when Japanese forces invade in the early years of WW2. He then has to survive the war in a POW camp. John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers an More
A British boy (Christian Bale) living with his wealthy parents in Shanghai is separated from them when Japanese forces invade in the early years of WW2. He then has to survive the war in a POW camp. John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers an More
The Movie Diorama
4 years ago
Empire of the Sun glaringly shines insight into the impoverished wealthy amidst war-torn China. Spielberg is one of a handful of directors that everyone acknowledges. Whether your interest lies with films or elsewhere, he is known to all for his eclectic filmography that tackles nearly every single More
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