| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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Widescreen version, with special features. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987. |
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Based on the novel by J.G. Ballard. |
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Special features: Behind-the-scenes documentary "A China odyssey : Empire of the sun, a film by Steven Spielberg". |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Allen Daviau ; music, John Williams. |
| Cast |
John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Christian Bale. |
| Summary |
Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital, Dolby surround. |
| Language |
English or French dialogue, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish or Thai subtitles. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- China -- Shanghai -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Boys -- China -- Shanghai -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Feature films -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Spielberg, Steven, 1946-
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Malkovich, John.
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Richardson, Miranda.
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Havers, Nigel, 1949-
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Bale, Christian, 1974-
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| Added Title |
Empire of the sun (Motion picture)
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| ISBN |
0790761653 |
| Standard No. |
085391175322 |
| Music No. |
11753 Warner Home Video |
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