Film · 1987

Empire of the Sun

Name: Empire of the Sun
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1987
Duration: 154 min
Cast: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Joe Pantoliano

by Steven Spielberg

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Details

Type: Film
Released: 1987
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genres: War Drama
Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Original language: English
Running time: 2 h 34 min

Cast

Christian Bale
John Malkovich
Miranda Richardson
Nigel Havers
Joe Pantoliano
Leslie Phillips
Ben Stiller
Burt Kwouk

Awards

Wins

BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography (1988)
BAFTA Award for Best Sound (1988)
BAFTA Award for Best Original Music (1988)
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
National Board of Review Award for Best Film

Nominations

Academy Award for Best Cinematography (1988)
Academy Award for Best Film Editing (1988)
Academy Award for Best Costume Design (1988)
Academy Award for Best Production Design (1988)
Academy Award for Best Original Score (1988)
Academy Award for Best Sound (1988)
BAFTA Award for Best Production Design (1988)
BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design (1988)

In France

French rating: Tout public
French release visa: No. 67203

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)