Empire of the Sun (1987)

Directors:

Steven Spielberg

Writers:

Tom Stoppard, Menno Meyjes

Actors:

Peter Gale, James Walker, Barrie Houghton, Sybil Maas, Ralph Michael, Yvonne Gilan

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.
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Empire of the Sun (1987)

An enjoyable, entertaining film by Spielberg, with a then 13-yr-old Christian Bale, who gave a pretty impressive performance. While it's definitely not a masterpiece, it's still a pretty watchable movie.
doudouce55
February 18, 2014