Empire of the Sun glaringly shines insight into the impoverished wealthy amidst war-torn China. S...
Empire of the Sun
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Empire of the Sun
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 9, 1987
Runtime
2h 33m
Genres
Drama, History, War
User Score
75%
Original Title
Empire of the Sun
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Director
Steven Spielberg
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$66,700,000
Description
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.
