Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Amblin Entertainment
Based on
Empire of the Sun
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Setting
Shanghai
Filming locations
Hertfordshire
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1988 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1988 generic
- Golden Globes (USA) 1988 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1987 generic
- National Board of Review 1987 generic
Titles
| Original title | Empire of the Sun | |
| Alternate title | L'Empire du soleil |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Empire Of The Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Williams, Ken Wannberg (1987) | 12 releases, 1987-2019: Jugoton, Warner Bros. Records, Warner Records |
| CD | Empire Of The Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Williams, Ken Wannberg (1987) | 15 releases, 1987-2014: La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Records |
| Cassette | Empire Of The Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Williams, Ken Wannberg (1987) | 8 releases, 1987-1989: Jugoton, Warner Bros. Records |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
