Empire of The Sun (1987)

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Written by J.G. Ballard, Tom Stoppard

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1987

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Young Jim has to grow up fast after the Japanese invade Shanghai. Separated from his parents and alone in a prisoner of war camp, Jim must fight to survive, alongside a canny American pilot. WWII drama.

When is Empire of The Sun next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Screen 1 HD Tomorrow, 2:15pm and on Sky Screen 1 Tomorrow, 2:15pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Christian BaleChristian BaleJim
Image for John MalkovichJohn MalkovichBasie
Image for Miranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonMrs. Victor
Nigel HaversDr. Rawlins
Joe PantolianoFrank Demarest
Leslie PhillipsMaxton
Masatô IbuSgt. Nagata
Emily RichardJim's Mother
Rupert FrazerJim's Father
Peter GaleMr. Victor
Takatoro KataokaKamikaze Boy Pilot
Image for Ben StillerBen StillerDainty
David NeidorfTiptree
Ralph SeymourCohen
Robert KellardMr. Lockwood

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