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Empire of the Sun (DVD, 2001)
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Empire of the Sun (DVD, UPC 085391175322) is a single-disc release from Warner Bros. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1987 war drama adapts J.G. Ballard’s semi-autobiographical novel, starring Christian Bale as Jim Graham, a young British boy separated from his parents during Japan’s 1941 invasion of Shanghai.
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Steven Spielberg's EMPIRE OF THE SUN, based on the autobiographical novel by J.G. Ballard, stars Christian Bale as Jim Graham, a British schoolboy separated from his upper-class colonial parents when the Japanese sweep into Shanghai during World War II. Temporarily orphaned, Jim attaches himself to Basie (John Malkovich), a fast-talking American opportunist determined make a buck off the spoils of war. Later, when the two are interned in a prison camp, Jim's boyish fantasies are fueled by the grace and daring of the Japanese fighter pilots whom he comes to idolize despite their enemy status. Spielberg's visually spectacular wartime epic is a testimony to the human will to survive and a child's ability to find wonder even in the midst of horror. Thirteen-year-old Welsh actor Christian Bale is brillant as Jim in his feature film debut. Spielberg himself identified more with Jim, a boy who is obsessed with flying and who experiences the death of his innocence, than with E.T.'s Elliott. After a year of negotiations with the Chinese, Spielberg and his crew were allowed to film in Shanghai, which was virtually unchanged since World War II.Product Identifiers
UPC0085391175322
eBay Product ID (ePID)3380051
Product Key Features
ActorChristian Bale, John Malkovich
RatingG
DirectorSteven Allan Spielberg, Steven Spielberg
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleChristian Bale, John Malkovich
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20011106
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- Jul 06, 2025
I bought it as a gift for my brother bec...
I bought it as a gift for my brother because it’s a great movie! I’m hoping that the DVD works fine that I purchased but I will let you know in an update once he watches the movie!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 02, 2018
Japanese interment camps in The USA in WWII
This is a hard truth about WWII that we as a country should never done this way. Japan bombed pearl harbor, but US citizens lost their homes, jobs and lives sitting in interment camps waiting for war to end. Many Japanese enlisted and helped win the war. True storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 21, 2020
Empire of The Sun.
Have always loved this movie. Is one of my favorites. Christian Bale did a superb job.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 02, 2021
A good example of where America is heading.
A really good movie to remind americans that this could happen again in the near future. I mean world war 3.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 06, 2015
Based on true story
Very engaging story of a young lad who became separated from his parents in Japan at the beginning of WW II. Doesn't seem to get much play on TV since (1) it's long and (2) not flattering to Japan (now our ally). So DVD is best choice to see this again from time to time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 02, 2020
Extras disc is good.
The disc of extra features was why I bought, it was worth it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 30, 2024
Movie disc plays good, no skipping or cut scenes while watching.
Movie disc plays good, no skipping or cut scenes while watching.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 25, 2021
An Engaging and Emotional Movie That Touches the Heart
I've loved this movie since the late-1990s. Great Spielberg classic.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 21, 2020
This is a good movie
This is a good movie that portrays real events in WWII. Watch a very young Christian Bale steal the show.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 18, 2018
Great movie and price
Why not. I actually haven't watched the movie yet but I remember it when it was first released and wanted a copy of it. I plan to watch it in the future.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
