Empire of the Sun

NR

(1991)

12/9/1987

EN

2h 33min

Drama

History

War

Empire of the Sun

Tagline

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.

Screenplay

Menno Meyjes

Director

Steven Spielberg

Screenplay

Tom Stoppard

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  • Status

    Released

  • Budget

    $35,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $66,700,000.00

  • Original Language

    English

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The Movie Diorama 1/16/2020

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 f ...Show More

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Wuchak 8/15/2020

_**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 WW ...Show More

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