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Empire of the Sun

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.

Original title: Empire of the Sun

12

nominations

25%

winning rate

3

wins

British Academy Film Awards #42 - 1989

Award People Status
Best Adapted Screenplay Tom Stoppard
Best Cinematography Allen Daviau Winner
Best Original Score John Williams Winner
Best Sound Charles L. Campbell, Colin Charles, Louis Edemann, Robert Knudson, Tony Dawe Winner
Best Production Design Norman Reynolds
Best Costume Design Bob Ringwood

Academy Awards #60 - 1988

Award People Status
Best Original Score John Williams
Best Cinematography Allen Daviau
Best Film Editing Michael Kahn
Best Sound Robert Knudson, Don Digirolamo, John Boyd, Tony Dawe
Best Production Design Norman Reynolds, Harry Cordwell
Best Costume Design Bob Ringwood

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