Movie
Empire of the Sun
Released: December 9, 1987 (1987)
Runtime: 153 minutes
Genres: Drama, History, War
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Leslie Phillips as Maxton
Age at release: 63
- Rupert Frazer as Jim's Father
Age at release: 40
- Emily Richard as Jim's Mother
Age at release: 39
- Masatô Ibu as Sgt. Nagata
Age at release: 38
- Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins
Age at release: 36
- Joe Pantoliano as Frank Demarest
Age at release: 36
- John Malkovich as Basie
Age at release: 34
- Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Victor
Age at release: 29
- Christian Bale as Jim
Age at release: 13
- Peter Gale as Mr. Victor
Age at release: Unknown
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- Ralph Michael as Mr. Partridge
Age at release: 80
- Anna Turner as Mrs. Gilmour
Age at release: 69
- Ann Castle as Mrs. Phillips
Age at release: 65
- Robert Stephens as Mr. Lockwood
Age at release: 56
- Yvonne Gilan as Mrs. Lockwood
Age at release: 56
- James Greene as British Prisoner
Age at release: 56
- James Walker as Mr. Radik
Age at release: 47
- Eric Flynn as British Prisoner
Age at release: 47
- Guts Ishimatsu as Sgt. Uchida
Age at release: 38
- Ralph Seymour as Cohen
Age at release: 31
- Zhai Naishe as Yang
Age at release: 31
- Paula Hamilton as British Prisoner
Age at release: 29
- Simon Harrison as British Prisoner
Age at release: 26
- David Neidorf as Tiptree
Age at release: 25
- Ben Stiller as Dainty
Age at release: 22
- Takatarô Kataoka as Kamikaze Boy Pilot
Age at release: 19
- Emma Piper as Amy Matthews
Age at release: Unknown
- Jack Dearlove as Singing Prisoner
Age at release: Unknown
- Sybil Maas as Mrs. Hug
Age at release: Unknown
- Barrie Houghton as British Prisoner
Age at release: Unknown