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Empire of the Sun

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Empire of the Sun
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PG,2hrs 40min
Genres:
Drama,War
Released:
January 1, 1987
Director:
Steven Spielberg
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Starring:
Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson  ...more
Synopsis: 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 and Bale are tossed into a Japanese prison camp, the boy has picked up enough street-smarts and developed ... Full Synopsis
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Richard Corliss, Time
Spielberg has energized each frame with allusive legerdemain and an intelligent density of images and emotions. Full Review
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60
Mixed or Average Reviews
out of 100
Based on 17 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Christian Bale
Jim Graham
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
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"Empire of the Sun" (1987) The moment: An English schoolboy (Christian Bale) in a Japanese POW camp...
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