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Empire of the Sun (1987)

Empire of the Sun (1987)

PG 153 minutes EN Drama , History , War
To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
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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Cast

Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor
Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Ben Stiller
Dainty
Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood
Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper
Amy Matthews
James Walker
Mr. Radik
Jack Dearlove
Singing Prisoner
Anna Turner
Mrs. Gilmour
Ann Castle
Mrs. Phillips
Yvonne Gilan
Mrs. Lockwood
Ralph Michael
Mr. Partridge

Crew

John Williams
Original Music Composer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Alan L. Nineberg
ADR Editor
Steve Harding
Assistant Director
Nik Korda
Assistant Director
Frank Marshall
Producer
Robert Shapiro
Executive Producer
Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
Tom Stoppard
Screenplay