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Empire of the Sun
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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 enough intestinal fortitude to regard his imprisonment as an exciting adventure. The story ends during the 1945 liberation: on the verge of manhood, the 13-year-old Bale will never again be the pampered, privileged brat whom we met in the early scenes. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Christian Bale Jim Graham
Rupert Frazer Jim's Father
Peter Gale Mr. Victor
Nigel Havers Dr. Rawlins
Masato Ibu Sgt. Nagata
Takatoro Kataoka Kamikaze Boy Pilot
John Malkovich Basie
David Neidorf Tiptree
Joe Pantoliano Frank Demerest
Leslie Phillips Maxton
Emily Richard Jim's Mother
Miranda Richardson Mrs. Victor
Ralph Seymour Cohen
Robert Stephens Mr. Lockwood
Ben Stiller Dainty

Production Crew

Charles Bishop Art Director
Fred Hole Art Director
Huang Qia Gui Art Director
Maurice Fowler Art Director
Norman Dorme Art Director
Chris Kenny Associate Producer
J.G. Ballard Book Author
Michael Roberts Camera Operator
Jane Feinberg Casting
Judy Taylor Casting
Maggie Cartier Casting
Mike Fenton Casting
Yuriko Matsubara Casting
Allen Daviau Cinematographer
John Williams Composer (Music Score)
Bob Ringwood Costume Designer
Steven Spielberg Director
Peter Childs Draftsman
Robert Shapiro Executive Producer
Eric Maschwitz Featured Music
Jimmy Kennedy Featured Music
David Tomblin First Assistant Director
Kevin Bartnof Foley Artist
Paul Engelen Makeup
Frank Marshall Producer
Kathleen Kennedy Producer
Steven Spielberg Producer
Gavin Bocquet Production Designer
Rick Carter Production Designer
Menno Meyjes Screenwriter
Tom Stoppard Screenwriter
Frank Marshall Second Unit Director
James Devis Second Unit Director Of Photography
Harry Cordwell Set Designer
Michael Ford Set Designer
Eric Maschwitz Songwriter
Harry Link Songwriter
Jack Strachey Songwriter
Jimmy Kennedy Songwriter
Manning Sherwin Songwriter
Michael Carr Songwriter
Colin Charles Sound/Sound Designer
John Boyde Sound/Sound Designer
Tony Dawe Sound/Sound Designer
Antonio Parra Special Effects
David Watkin Special Effects
Dennis Muren Special Effects
Industrial Light & Magic Special Effects
Kit West Special Effects
Michael Pangrazio Special Effects
Ye Mao Gen Special Effects
Kit West Special Effects Supervisor
Vic Armstrong Stunts
Charles Bishop Supervising Art Director
Maurice Fowler Supervising Art Director
Norman Dorme Supervising Art Director
Year: 1987
Runtime: 160
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama
War

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
Amblin Entertainment
Robert Shapiro Productions

Release
December 09, 1987 (USA)
by Warner Brothers

Awards
1987 - Best Film (Drama) - Golden Globe
1987 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1987 - Best Picture - Drama - Golden Globe