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Empire of the Sun

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Internationally renowned director Steven Spielberg captures the powerful story of a sheltered young boy separated from his parents and forced to endure the ravages of war.

Based on the autobiographical best seller by J.G. Ballard, this epic drama chronicles Ballard's remarkable struggle to survive a childhood filled with betrayal, death and disappointment trapped in Shanghai during the World War II Japanese occupation.

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Release:
1987
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154 min
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General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
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  1. Michael Corleone Michael Corleone

    A powerful wartime drama

    06 December 2008
    This adaptation of Empire of the Sun was released just three years after the publication of J.G. Ballard's original novel, and the film still stands the test of time. The story revolves around a young English boy who is deserted in wartime Shanghai after his parents are kidnapped. Adapted by Tom Stoppard and directed by Spielberg, the film features an early performance by a young Christian Bale who proves that he could even hold his own back then. At times the extent of Jim's perseverance, survival instincts and good luck pushes believability, but the film benefits from impressive cinematography, strong performances and its epic historical themes.

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