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Mar 16, 2019 · Based on the acclaimed novel by J.G. Ballard, Empire of the Sun is a stunning epic of war, survival and childhood. Watch the theatrical trailer of this classic film directed by Steven Spielberg ...
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The movie's weakness is a lack of a strong narrative pull from beginning to end. The whole central section is basically just episodic daily prison life and the dreams of the boy. "Empire of the Sun" adds up to a promising idea, a carefully observed production and some interesting performances. But despite the emotional potential in the story ...
From one of the greatest filmmakers of our time, Steven Spielberg, comes an epic film telling the story of a young boy's determination to survive in the face of the devastating events that transpire after Japan invades Shanghai on December 8, 1941. Drama 1987 2 hr 32 min. 77%. 14+. PG. Starring Miranda Richardson, John Malkovich, Christian Bale.
Dec 25, 1987 · Release Date: December 25, 1987. Steven Spielberg 's Empire of the Sun—based on author J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel—stars Christian Bale as Jim, a spoiled young British boy living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, Jim is separated from his parents and imprisoned in an internment camp.
Empire of the Sun: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers. A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation of China during World War II.
Purchase Empire of the Sun on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Internationally renowned director Steven Spielberg captures the powerful story of a sheltered young boy separated from his parents and forced to endure the ravages of war. Based on the autobiographical best seller by J.G. Ballard, this epic drama chronicles Ballard's remarkable struggle to survive a childhood ...
Empire of the Sun: Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers. A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation of China during World War II.
