Empire of the Sun
Release date: Dec 9, 1987
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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Top Cast
Jim
Basie
Mrs. Victor
Dr. Rawlins
Frank Demarest
Maxton
Sgt. Nagata
Jim's Mother
Jim's Father
Mr. Victor
Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Dainty
Tiptree
Cohen
Mr. Lockwood
Yang
Sgt. Uchida
Amy Matthews
Mr. Radik
Singing Prisoner
Mrs. Gilmour
Mrs. Phillips
Mrs. Lockwood
Mr. Partridge
Mrs. Hug
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
Mr. Chen
Colonel Marshall
Lieutenant Price
Frenchman
Mr. Pym
European Diplomat (uncredited)
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