Empire of the Sun
1987 · 153 MIN · IMDB 7.7 · 137,773 VOTES · DIR. Steven Spielberg
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 761 lines
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00:00:34 A Japanese army of occupation controlled much of the countryside...
00:06:51 Backed by reinforcements into Malaya....
00:10:29 Take the Wang Pu Road. Let's avoid the crowds.
00:16:24 Enemy aircraft sighted!
00:25:24 Jamie, don't let go!
00:37:50 Please, sir!
00:41:25 He owns a textile mill on Szechwan Road.
00:43:24 Cathedral School too.
00:46:38 You're a tired boy, Jim.
00:50:20 Piles of notes on the table. I'm taking you there.
00:55:38 Now it's chow time. Get in line.
00:59:04 -Name? -Summers.
01:02:44 That must be the camp. We'll be living right by the airfield.
01:10:59 Give the mosquito net to Mr. Radik. Just give it to him.
01:13:16 You'll wear yourself out looking after everyone.
01:15:43 You've the British dorm to go to when they're sick of you.
01:19:17 87 weevils today, Mr. Victor.
01:26:56 This is our food. Get away!
01:36:28 -I almost feel human. -Without me, you'd have no compass.
01:41:19 The plan is, we're going to get a sampan.
01:50:44 I felt their heat! I can taste them. Oil and cordite.
02:02:32 No, we must have rest and food.
02:11:07 I'll give you a whole fruit salad!
100:00:00 were killed in two...
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed761
Dialogue density5.0 lines / min
First line00:00:34
Final line100:00:00
Production Record
DirectorSteven Spielberg
LanguageEnglish
Budget$35,000,000
Revenue$66,700,000
IMDb votes137,773