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Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale as a spoiled young British boy, living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, Bale is separated from his parents. With the help of soldier-of-fortune John Malkovich, Bale learns to survive without a retinue of servants at his beck and call. By the time Malkovich ...
Empire of the Sun. 1987 · 2 hr 33 min. PG. Drama · War. Christian Bale’s breakout role fuels the true story of a boy separated from his parents and forced to endure a World War II POW camp in Shanghai. Subtitles: English. Starring: Christian Bale John Malkovich Joe Pantoliano Miranda Richardson Ben Stiller. Directed by: Steven Spielberg.
Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale as a spoiled young British boy, living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, Bale is separated from his parents. With the help of soldier-of-fortune John Malkovich, Bale learns to survive without a retinue of servants at his beck and call. By the time Malkovich ...
Empire of the Sun: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers. A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation of China during World War II.
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 named Basie, 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 spirits, providing a beacon of hope ...
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 ...
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DIRECTED BY: Steven Spielberg. WRITTEN BY: Tom Stoppard. WITH: John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Christian Bale. 1987. 150 min. USA. Color. English. Rated PG. 4K DCP. Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation. Theater accessibility accommodations available upon request.
