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Empire of the Sun

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Second World War drama starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich

China, December 1941: 11-year-old Jim Graham enjoys a comfortable life with his family in Shanghai's International Settlement. But when the Imperial Japanese army marches into the city, his family is forced to flee and Jim becomes separated from his parents. Showing in widescreen format.
(1987, PG) ***
See Films: pages 59-66

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Contributors

Director:
Steven Spielberg
Jim Graham:
Christian Bale
Basie:
John Malkovich
Mrs Victor:
Miranda Richardson
Dr Rawlins:
Nigel Havers
Frank Demerest:
Joe Pantoliano
Maxton:
Leslie Phillips
Sergeant 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
Lieutenant Price:
Paul McGann
Source: Radio Times

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