USA,
1987, 154 min
(Special edition: 146 min)
Directed by:
Steven SpielbergScreenplay:
Tom StoppardCinematography:
Allen DaviauComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano, Leslie Phillips, Masayuki Ibu, Ben Stiller, Barrie Houghton, Burt Kwouk (more)VOD (4)
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Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun is an inspiring, action-packed epic of a small boy in a great war. That boy is Jim Graham (Christian Bale), a young Briton whose unconquerable spirit soars high and free above the harsh confines of a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Through his eyes we see the fascination and horror of war. And we see Jim's hold on childhood weaken as his struggle to survive grows fiercer. (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Allen Daviau (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1988 - John Williams (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1988 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1989 - Allen Daviau (Best Cinematography)
- 1989 - John Williams (Best Music)
- 1989 - Best Sound
- 1989 - Tom Stoppard (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1989 - Best Costume Design
- 1989 - Best Production Design
Golden Globes
- 1988 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1988 - John Williams (Best Original Score)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1987 - Allen Daviau (Best Cinematographer)