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★ 7.5/10 1987 2h 33m DramaHistoryWar

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 th…

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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.

Movie details

Release date
1987-12-09
Runtime
2h 33m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Rating
7.5/10 (2,134 votes)
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Director
Steven Spielberg
Writer
Tom Stoppard

Cast

Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Jim
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
Basie
Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Nigel Havers
Dr. Rawlins
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Frank Demarest
Leslie Phillips
Leslie Phillips
Maxton
Masatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
Sgt. Nagata
Emily Richard
Emily Richard
Jim's Mother
Rupert Frazer
Rupert Frazer
Jim's Father
Peter Gale
Peter Gale
Mr. Victor

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