Empire of the Sun 1987
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SplatJamie 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
Full Cast & Crew
as Jim
as Basie
as Mrs. Victor
as Dr. Rawlins
as Frank Demarest
as Maxton
as Sgt. Nagata
as Jim's Mother
as Jim's Father
as Mr. Victor
Director:
Writer:
J.G. Ballard, Menno Meyjes, Tom Stoppard
Stars:
Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips, Masatô Ibu, Emily Richard, Rupert Frazer, Peter Gale,
Genres:
Drama,History,War
Release Date:
1987 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
153 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Empire of the Sun
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jim
as Basie
as Mrs. Victor
as Dr. Rawlins
as Frank Demarest
as Maxton
as Sgt. Nagata
as Jim's Mother
as Jim's Father
as Mr. Victor
as Kamikaze Boy Pilot
as Dainty
as Tiptree
as Cohen
as Mr. Lockwood
as Yang
as Sgt. Uchida
as Amy Matthews
as Mr. Radik
as Singing Prisoner
as Mrs. Gilmour
as Mrs. Phillips
as Mrs. Lockwood
as Mr. Partridge
as Mrs. Hug
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as British Prisoner
as Mr. Chen
as Colonel Marshall
as Lieutenant Price
as Frenchman
as Mr. Pym
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