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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

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

7.500TMDB 1987 153 min
Drama, History, War
United States of America
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A privileged English boy living in Shanghai is captured when the Japanese invade and force foreigners into prison camps. Separated from his parents, he is looked after by an American sailor and maintains his dignity and youthful spirit.

Directors
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips, Masatô Ibu, Emily Richard, Rupert Frazer, Peter Gale, Takatarô Kataoka, Ben Stiller, David Neidorf, Ralph Seymour, Robert Stephens, Zhai Naishe, Guts Ishimatsu, Emma Piper, James Walker, Jack Dearlove
Country
United States of America
Genre
Drama, History, War
Release date
1987-12-09
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment

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Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invasion leads to all foreigners being forced into prison camps. Captured alongside an American sailor who watches over him, Jamie is separated from his parents and endures a hostile environment. Despite this, he holds onto his dignity and youthful spirit, becoming a beacon of hope for others in the camp.

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