Empire of the Sun
(1987)

To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

Released: 1987-12-09

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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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Nigel Havers

as Dr. Rawlins

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Joe Pantoliano

as Frank Demarest

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Masatō Ibu

as Sgt. Nagata

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Emily Richard

as Jim's Mother

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Rupert Frazer

as Jim's Father

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Peter Gale

as Mr. Victor

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Takatarô Kataoka

as Kamikaze Boy Pilot

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Guts Ishimatsu

as Sgt. Uchida

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Emma Piper

as Amy Matthews

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James Walker

as Mr. Radik

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Jack Dearlove

as Singing Prisoner

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Allen Daviau

Director of Photography

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John Williams

Original Music Composer

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Norman Reynolds

Production Design

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Steve Harding

Assistant Director

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Nik Korda

Assistant Director

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Ken Shane

Third Assistant Director

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David Tomblin

First Assistant Director

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Roy Button

Second Assistant Director

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Bob Ringwood

Costume Design

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