Empire of the sun
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[United States] : Warner Home Video, [2001].
Edition
[Widescreen version].
ISBN
1419887254, 0790761653
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol (Rogers Free) - Movies | DVD EMP | On Shelf |
| East Providence (Weaver) - DVD | DVD Emp | On Shelf |
| East Smithfield - Media | DVD EMP 4107 | On Shelf |
| Foster - Movies | DVD EMP | On Shelf |
| Greenville - DVD | DVD EMPIRE | On Shelf |
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Published
[United States] : Warner Home Video, [2001].
Format
DVD
Edition
[Widescreen version].
Language
English
ISBN
1419887254, 0790761653
UPC
085391175322
Notes
General Note
Information from pre-release promotional materials; release date: Nov. 6, 2001.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1987.
General Note
Based on the novel by J.G. Ballard.
General Note
Special features: Behind-the-scenes documentary "A China odyssey : Empire of the sun, a film by Steven Spielberg".
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Allen Daviau ; music, John Williams.
Participants/Performers
John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers, Christian Bale.
Description
Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
Additional Physical Form
Also issued on VHS.
System Details
DVD, Dolby digital, Dolby surround.
Language
English or French dialogue, Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish or Thai subtitles.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1987 Art Direction.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1987 Cinematography.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1987 Costume Design.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1987 Film Editing.
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1987 Music (Original Score).
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1987 Sound.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Spielberg, S., Kennedy, K., Marshall, F., Stoppard, T., Malkovich, J., Richardson, M., Havers, N., Bale, C., Daviau, A., Williams, J., & Ballard, J. G. (2001). Empire of the sun ([Widescreen version].). Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven Spielberg et al.. 2001. Empire of the Sun. Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven Spielberg et al.. Empire of the Sun Warner Home Video, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Spielberg, Steven, et al. Empire of the Sun [Widescreen version]., Warner Home Video, 2001.
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