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Empire of the Sun
1987 2h 43m Steven Spielberg

Empire of the Sun

★ 7.7 IMDb
Drama War & Military
Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
Production DesignerNorman Reynolds

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Nominated Academy Award for Best Costume Design
Nominated Academy Award for Best Production Design
Nominated Academy Award for Best Sound
Nominated Academy Award for Best Original Score
Nominated Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated Academy Award for Best Film Editing
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