Poster of Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

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.

Release Date: 1987-12-09

Original Language: en

Genres: Unknown Genre

Rating:

Popularity:

17.995

Cast Members

Nigel Havers

Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano

Frank Demarest

Masatô Ibu

Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard

Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer

Jim's Father

Peter Gale

Mr. Victor

Takatarô Kataoka

Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Robert Stephens

Mr. Lockwood

Guts Ishimatsu

Sgt. Uchida

Emma Piper

Amy Matthews

James Walker

Mr. Radik

Jack Dearlove

Singing Prisoner

Anna Turner

Mrs. Gilmour

Ann Castle

Mrs. Phillips

Yvonne Gilan

Mrs. Lockwood

Ralph Michael

Mr. Partridge

Sybil Maas

Mrs. Hug

Eric Flynn

British Prisoner

James Greene

British Prisoner

Simon Harrison

British Prisoner

Barrie Houghton

British Prisoner

Paula Hamilton

British Prisoner

Thea Ranft

British Prisoner

Tony Boncza

British Prisoner

Nigel Leach

British Prisoner

Sheridan Forbes

British Prisoner

Peter Copley

British Prisoner

Barbara Bolton

British Prisoner

Francesca Longrigg

British Prisoner

Samantha Warden

British Prisoner

Burt Kwouk

Mr. Chen

Tom Danaher

Colonel Marshall

Paul McGann

Lieutenant Price

Marc de Jonge

Frenchman

John Moore

Mr. Pym

Barrie Holland

European Diplomat (uncredited)