

Empire of the Sun
Overview
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.
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Nominated for 6 Oscars. 13 wins & 17 nominations total
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"To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$66,700,000
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Robert Shapiro
Executive Producer
Production

Menno Meyjes
Screenplay
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Steven Spielberg
Producer
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Frank Marshall
Producer
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Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
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Steven Spielberg
Director
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Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Production

Tom Stoppard
Screenplay
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John Williams
Original Music Composer
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