Empire of the Sun

Synopsis

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

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  Christian Bale
  Jim

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  John Malkovich
  Basie

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  Miranda Richardson
  Mrs. Victor

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  Nigel Havers
  Dr. Rawlins

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  Joe Pantoliano
  Frank Demarest

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  Leslie Phillips
  Maxton

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  Masatô Ibu
  Sgt. Nagata

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  Emily Richard
  Jim's Mother

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  Rupert Frazer
  Jim's Father

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  Peter Gale
  Mr. Victor

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  Takatarô Kataoka
  Kamikaze Boy Pilot

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  Ben Stiller
  Dainty

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  David Neidorf
  Tiptree

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  Ralph Seymour
  Cohen

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  Robert Stephens
  Mr. Lockwood

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  Zhai Naishe
  Yang

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  Guts Ishimatsu
  Sgt. Uchida

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  Emma Piper
  Amy Matthews