Empire of the Sun

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Spielberg’s adaptation of Ballard’s memoir of his Shanghai childhood is a characteristically conventional work but it is still effective in capturing the horrors of war through innocent eyes. The film made a child star of Christian Bale and brought Ballard to a wider readership.

Duration:
153 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
USA

Year of production:
1987