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Empire of the Sun

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on BBC Two England

Steven Spielberg 's epic
Second World Wardrama, based on J G Ballard 's bestselling novel. Starring Christian Bale
John Malkovich China , December 1941:11 -year-old Jim Graham enjoys a comfortable life with hisfamily in Shanghai's
International Settlement. But when the Japanese army marches into the city, his life of privilege ends. In the turmoil, Jim is separated from his parents.
Screenplay by Tom Stoppard (1987)
* FILM REVIEWS pages 39-42

Contributors

Unknown:
Steven Spielberg
Unknown:
J G Ballard
Unknown:
Christian Bale
Unknown:
John Malkovich
Unknown:
Jim Graham
Unknown:
Tom Stoppard
Jim Graham:
Christian Bale
Basie:
John Malkovich
Mrs Victor:
Miranda Richardson
Dr Rawlins:
Nigel Havers
Frank Demerest:
Joe Pantoliano
Maxton:
Leslie Phillips
Sgt Nagata:
Masato Ibu
Jim's mother:
Emily Richard
Jim's father:
Rupert Frazer
Mr Victor:
Peter Gale
Mr Lockwood:
Robert Stephens
Mr Chen:
Burt Kwouk
Source: Radio Times

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