Empire of the Sun
Movie
1987
PG
2 HOURS 32 MINS
Adventure
An upper-class English boy becomes a Japanese prisoner in World War II Shanghai.
Cast & Crew
Christian Bale Jim "Jamie" Graham
John Malkovich Basie
Miranda Richardson Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips Maxton
Masatô Ibu Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard Mary Graham
Rupert Frazer John Graham
Ben Stiller Dainty
Robert Stephens Mr. Lockwood
Burt Kwouk Mr. Chen
Steven Spielberg Director
Tom Stoppard Screenwriter
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Frank Marshall Producer
Steven Spielberg Producer
Robert Shapiro Executive Producer
Allen Daviau Cinematography
Michael Kahn Film Editing
John Williams Original Music
Norman Reynolds Production Design
Harry Cordwell Set Decoration
Bob Ringwood Costume Design
Maggie Cartier Casting
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