Empire of the Sun (1987)

Name: Empire of the Sun
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1987
Duration: 153 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano

2h 33m United States of America

Drama History War

Plot

In "Empire of the Sun," young Jamie Graham, a well-off English boy, finds his life turned upside down when the Japanese army invades Shanghai, leading to the internment of foreigners in prison camps. Alongside an American sailor who becomes his protector, Jamie navigates the harsh realities of captivity. Despite being torn from his parents and surrounded by adversity, he clings to his innocence and resilience, inspiring hope among fellow prisoners with his unwavering spirit and determination to endure.

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