Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

1987
2h 33min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    December 1987
    Runtime
    2h 33min
    Director
    Budget
    $35,000,000
    Revenue
    $66,700,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Cast

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