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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