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#53 Box Office Hit of 1987

Empire of the Sun (1987)

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

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Christian Bale

    Jim

    Christian Bale

  • John Malkovich

    Basie

    John Malkovich

  • Miranda Richardson

    Mrs. Victor

    Miranda Richardson

  • Nigel Havers

    Dr. Rawlins

    Nigel Havers

  • Joe Pantoliano

    Frank Demarest

    Joe Pantoliano

  • Leslie Phillips

    Maxton

    Leslie Phillips

  • Masatô Ibu

    Sgt. Nagata

    Masatô Ibu

  • Emily Richard

    Jim's Mother

    Emily Richard

  • Rupert Frazer

    Jim's Father

    Rupert Frazer

  • Mr. Victor

    Peter Gale

  • Takatarô Kataoka

    Kamikaze Boy Pilot

    Takatarô Kataoka

  • Ben Stiller

    Dainty

    Ben Stiller

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