
Empire of the Sun (1987)
A teenage English boy struggles to survive with his fellow captives under Japanese occupation of China during World War II.All Releases
Domestic (100%)
$22,238,696
$22,238,696
International (–)
–
–
Worldwide
$22,239,121
$22,239,121
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Domestic Opening$1,314,509
Earliest Release DateDecember 11, 1987
(Domestic)
Running Time2 hr 33 min
GenresDrama
War
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Steven Spielberg | Director |
| Tom Stoppard | Writer |
| J.G. Ballard | Writer |
| Menno Meyjes | Writer |
| Kathleen Kennedy | Producer |
| Frank Marshall | Producer |
| Steven Spielberg | Producer |
| John Williams | Composer |
| Allen Daviau | Cinematographer |
| Michael Kahn | Editor |
| Norman Reynolds | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Christian Bale | |
| John Malkovich | |
| Miranda Richardson | |
| Nigel Havers |