

Empire of the Sun (1987)
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.
Cast

Christian Bale
Jim

John Malkovich
Basie

Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor

Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins

Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest

Leslie Phillips
Maxton

Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata

Emily Richard
Jim's Mother

Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father

Takatarô Kataoka
Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Ben Stiller
Dainty

Ralph Seymour
Cohen

Robert Stephens
Mr. Lockwood

Zhai Naishe
Yang

Guts Ishimatsu
Sgt. Uchida

James Walker
Mr. Radik

Ralph Michael
Mr. Partridge

Sybil Maas
Mrs. Hug

Eric Flynn
British Prisoner

James Greene
British Prisoner

Barrie Houghton
British Prisoner

Tony Boncza
British Prisoner

Peter Copley
British Prisoner

Francesca Longrigg
British Prisoner

Burt Kwouk
Mr. Chen

Paul McGann
Lieutenant Price

Marc de Jonge
Frenchman