Empire of the Sun (1987)

Drama
History
War

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.

Cast

Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Mr. Lockwood
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
Dr. Rawlins
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
British Prisoner
Mr. Chen
Colonel Marshall
Frank Demarest
Lieutenant Price
Frenchman
Sgt. Nagata
Jim's Mother
Jim's Father
Mr. Victor

Crew

Screenplay
Screenplay
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Production Design
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Third Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Costume Design
Stunt Coordinator