Empire of the Sun

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

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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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Creators

Steven Spielberg

director

Tom Stoppard

writer

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Menno Meyjes

writer

J. G. Ballard

writer

Cast

Christian Bale actor John Malkovich actor Miranda Richardson actor Nigel Havers actor Joe Pantoliano actor Leslie Phillips actor Masato Ibu actor Emily Richard actor

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Rupert Frazer actor

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Peter Gale actor

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Takatarō Kataoka actor Ben Stiller actor

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David Neidorf actor Ralph Seymour actor Robert Stephens actor

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Zhai Naishe actor

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Guts Ishimatsu actor

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Emma Piper actor

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James Walker actor

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Jack Dearlove actor