Overview - Empire of the Sun

Date of release

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • War

Runtime: 153 minutes

Homepage: Empire of the Sun

Budget

$35,000,000.00

Revenue

$66,700,000.00

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • 日本語
  • 普通话

Production companies

  • Name: Warner Bros. Pictures

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: Amblin Entertainment

    Production country United States of America

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

  • Name: Christian Bale

    Character: Jim

    Popularity: 24.348

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  • Name: John Malkovich

    Character: Basie

    Popularity: 25.158

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  • Name: Miranda Richardson

    Character: Mrs. Victor

    Popularity: 15.645

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  • Name: Nigel Havers

    Character: Dr. Rawlins

    Popularity: 6.411

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  • Name: Joe Pantoliano

    Character: Frank Demarest

    Popularity: 18.399

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  • Name: Leslie Phillips

    Character: Maxton

    Popularity: 5.256

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  • Name: Masatô Ibu

    Character: Sgt. Nagata

    Popularity: 4.057

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  • Name: Emily Richard

    Character: Jim's Mother

    Popularity: 4.225

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