Empire of the Sun

Name: Empire of the Sun
Cast: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Steven SpielbergWriter: Tom StoppardProducers: Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Shapiro

Christian Bale

as Jim

John Malkovich

as Basie

Miranda Richardson

as Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers

as Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano

as Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips

as Maxton

Masatô Ibu

as Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard

as Jim's Mother

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