Empire of the Sun

Name: Empire of the Sun
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1987-12-09
Duration: 2 h 33 min
Rating: 7.513
Cast: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano

★ 7.513 1987 2h 33min Drama • History • War

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.