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Empire of the Sun(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-12-09
75%
2059 Votes
Time: 2h 33m
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.
Languages: English, Japanese, Mandarin.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $35,000,000.00
Revenue: $66,700,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Empire of the Sun
Top 10 Billed Cast
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
伊武雅刀
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
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