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
Ratings
62%
7.5
7.8
70%
Financials
Revenue: $66,700,000
Budget: $35,000,000
Profit: + $31,700,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 8
Release Date: Dec 9, 1987
Rating: PG
Run Time: 2h 33m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: China , Spain , United Kingdom , United States of America
Production Companies: Amblin Entertainment , Warner Bros. Pictures
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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 spirits, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | Original Music Composer |
John Williams
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| ADR Editor |
Alan L. Nineberg
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| Writing | Screenplay |
Tom Stoppard
Menno Meyjes
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| Novel |
J.G. Ballard
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| Directing | Director |
Steven Spielberg
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| Production | Producer |
Steven Spielberg
Kathleen Kennedy
Frank Marshall
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| Executive Producer |
Robert Shapiro
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| Editing | Editor |
Michael Kahn
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| Art | Production Design |
Norman Reynolds
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Allen Daviau
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| Crew | Second Unit |
Juan Estelrich Jr.
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| Department | Role | Name |