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Empire of the Sun

Film · 1987

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Steven Spielbergdirector · producer
  2. Tom Stoppardwriter
  3. Robert Shapiroexecutive producer
  4. Michael Kahneditor
  5. Allen Daviaucinematographer
  6. John Williamscomposer
  7. Kathleen Kennedyproducer
  8. Frank Marshallproducer
  9. Norman Reynoldsproduction designer

On screen

  1. Nigel Haverslead actor
  2. Miranda Richardsonlead actor
  3. Christian Balelead actor
  4. John Malkovichlead actor
  5. Emily Richardsupporting actor
  6. Peter Galesupporting actor
  7. Takatarô Kataokasupporting actor
  8. Rupert Frazersupporting actor
  9. Masatô Ibusupporting actor
  10. Leslie Phillipssupporting actor
  11. Joe Pantolianosupporting actor
  12. Barbara Boltonguest actor
  13. Emma Piperguest actor
  14. Paula Hamiltonguest actor
  15. Samantha Wardenguest actor
  16. Sybil Maasguest actor
  17. Thea Ranftguest actor
  18. Tom Danaherguest actor
  19. Zhai Naisheguest actor
  20. Ann Castleguest actor
  21. Anna Turnerguest actor
  22. Guts Ishimatsuguest actor
  23. Nigel Leachguest actor
  24. Sheridan Forbesguest actor
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Through the cast

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About this film

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  1. The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun1987 · FilmStrong· 7 shared