Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun

Movie |

Bravery | Based On Novel Or Book

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  • Genre(s): Drama, History, War
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Steven Spielberg, Roy Button, David Tomblin, Ken Shane, Nik Korda See all Crew
  • Cast(s): Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 2h 33min
  • Music: John Williams,Alan L. Nineberg
  • Award(s): BAFTA Film 1989 (Won)
    Oscar 1988 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: The Last Rifleman, Golda
  • Story:
    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 named Basie, 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.
    Full Story
7.7/10
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Empire Of The Sun - Cast

Empire Of The Sun - Crew

STORY AND RATINGS

Story
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 named Basie, 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.
Ratings

7.7/10

IMDb

AWARDS

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Won
BAFTA Film Award

Best Score | 1989 | John

Best Cinematography | 1989 | Allen

Young Artist Award

Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture Drama | 1989 | Christian

Best Family Motion Picture Drama | 1989

GoldSpirit s Award

Best Edition of an Existing Score | 2014 | John

ASC Award

Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases | 1988 | Allen

Christopher Award

Best Picture | 1987 | Robert

NBR Award

Top Ten Films | 1987

Best Director | 1987 | Steven

Best Film | 1987

Special Citation Award

Outstanding Juvenile Performance | 1987 | Christian

KCFCC Award

Best Director | 1987 | Steven

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Nominations
Oscar Award

Best Sound | 1988

Best Art DirectionSet Decoration | 1988

Best Costume Design | 1988 | Bob

Best Cinematography | 1988 | Allen

Best Film Editing | 1988 | Michael

Golden Globe Award

Best Motion Picture Drama | 1988

Best Original Score Motion Picture | 1988 | John

BAFTA Film Award

Best Production Design | 1989 | Norman

Best Costume Design | 1989 | Bob

Best Screenplay Adapted | 1989 | Tom

Grammy Award

Best Album of Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television | 1989 | John

SIYAD Award

Best Foreign Film | 1991

David Award

Best Foreign Producer Migliore Produttore Straniero | 1988 | Steven

DGA Award

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | 1988 | Steven

IFMCA Award

Best Archival Release of an Existing Score ReRelease or ReRecording | 2015

NYFCC Award

Best Cinematographer | 1987 | Allen

BOX OFFICE

Budget 35,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 66,700,000 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Eric Flynn, who plays a British POW, was actually a POW as a child in a Japanese camp.

Christian Bale was selected out of more than 4,000 who auditioned. Steven Spielberg had seen Bale in Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986), and Amy Irving, who starred in it, personally recommended Bale to Spielberg, her then-husband. Spielberg hadn't thought much of Bale in the miniseries, but cast him in the role of Jim after he auditioned.

The B-29 bomber which passes by in a short scene was a gigantic radio-controlled model. It had operating undercarriage, bomb doors and flaps, and a wing span of 18 feet. Six radio receivers in the plane and two transmitters were used to control the plane.

"Suo Gân", the movie's theme song, is a lullaby sung in Welsh. Director Steven Spielberg chose it after casting Welsh actor Christian Bale as Jim. It was sung by James Rainbird.

The movie's Japanese Zero fighters are American-built Harvard trainers, modified to look like the Zero.

Popular Dialogues

"Jim: [during an American airstrike] P-51! Cadillac of the sky!"

"Jim: Would you like a Hershey bar? Nina: Oh yes, please Jim: So would I kid, have you got one?"