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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History,

War

Duration:

153 minutes

Year:

1987

Director:

Steven Spielberg

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Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures,

Amblin Entertainment

Budget:

$35,000,000

Revenue:

$66,700,000

Cast:

Jim

Basie

Mrs. Victor

Dr. Rawlins

Frank Demarest

Crew:

Editor

Screenplay

Director of Photography

Novel

Screenplay