Empire of the Sun
“To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.”
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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.
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
Peter Gale·Mr. Victor
Average shot length
6.5s per shot
Steven Spielberg's career average is 6.7s across 31 measured films —see the full picture.