
Empire of the Sun
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Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows the journey of a young British boy, Jim, who is separated from his affluent family in Shanghai and must navigate the harsh realities of a Japanese internment camp. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie features a young Christian Bale in a breakout role, alongside John Malkovich. The film is noted for its stunning cinematography and poignant storytelling, capturing the loss of innocence and the resilience of the human spirit. It received several award nominations, including six Academy Award nominations. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 33min
Views:4087
Release:1987
Release Date:1987-12-09
Director:Steven Spielberg
Actors:Christian Bale, Emily Richard, Joe Pantoliano, John Malkovich, Leslie Phillips, Masatō Ibu, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Peter Gale, Rupert Frazer
Country:United States of America
Company:Amblin Entertainment, Warner Bros.
Awards:Nominated for 6 Oscars, 13 wins & 17 nominations total
Budget:$35,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$22,239,121
TMDB:7.5
Rotten Tomatoes:77%
FilmAffinity:7.3
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