Empire of the Sun (1987)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Empire of the Sun movie poster

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.

Genre: Drama, History, War

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Allen Daviau · Composer: John Williams · Editor: Michael Kahn · Production Design: Norman Reynolds

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

Budget: $35.0M

3 screenings currently listed

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