Empire of the Sun Cast
The cast of Empire of the Sun.
Christian Bale
as Jim

Christian Bale portrays Jim, a young British boy who gets separated from his parents during World War II and must survive in a Japanese internment camp.

John Malkovich
as Basie

John Malkovich plays Basie, an American scavenger whom Jim befriends in the internment camp.

Miranda Richardson
as Mrs. Victor

Miranda Richardson appears as Mrs. Victor, a compassionate figure who interacts with Jim in the camp.

Nigel Havers
as Dr. Rawlins

Nigel Havers takes on the role of Dr. Rawlins, a doctor in the internment camp who aids Jim during his harrowing experiences.

Joe Pantoliano
as Frank Demarest

Joe Pantoliano is Frank Demarest, an American who Jim encounters and forms a connection with in the camp.

Leslie Phillips
as Maxton

Leslie Phillips portrays Maxton, a fellow prisoner who shares his experiences with Jim in the camp.

Masatō Ibu
as Sgt. Nagata

Masatō Ibu plays Sgt. Nagata, a Japanese sergeant who oversees the prisoners in the internment camp.

Emily Richard
as Jim's Mother

Emily Richard appears as Jim's Mother, who is separated from her son during the war.

Rupert Frazer
as Jim's Father

Rupert Frazer takes on the role of Jim's Father, who also faces challenges in the midst of the war.

Peter Gale
as Mr. Victor

Peter Gale is Mr. Victor, a character who is part of the internees' community in the camp.

Takatarô Kataoka
as Kamikaze Boy Pilot

Takatarô Kataoka portrays Kamikaze Boy Pilot, a young Japanese pilot who crosses paths with Jim.

Ben Stiller
as Dainty

Ben Stiller appears as Dainty, a fellow prisoner who interacts with Jim in the internment camp.

David Neidorf
as Tiptree
Ralph Seymour
as Cohen
Robert Stephens
as Mr. Lockwood
Zhai Naishe
as Yang
Guts Ishimatsu
as Sgt. Uchida
Emma Piper
as Amy Matthews
James Walker
as Mr. Radik
Jack Dearlove
as Singing Prisoner
Anna Turner
as Mrs. Gilmour
Ann Castle
as Mrs. Phillips
Yvonne Gilan
as Mrs. Lockwood
Ralph Michael
as Mr. Partridge
Sybil Maas
as Mrs. Hug
Eric Flynn
as British Prisoner
James Greene
as British Prisoner
Simon Harrison
as British Prisoner
Barrie Houghton
as British Prisoner
Paula Hamilton
as British Prisoner
Thea Ranft
as British Prisoner
Tony Boncza
as British Prisoner
Nigel Leach
as British Prisoner
Sheridan Forbes
as British Prisoner
Peter Copley
as British Prisoner
Barbara Bolton
as British Prisoner
Francesca Longrigg
as British Prisoner
Samantha Warden
as British Prisoner
Burt Kwouk
as Mr. Chen
Tom Danaher
as Colonel Marshall
Paul McGann
as Lieutenant Price
Marc de Jonge
as Frenchman
John Moore
as Mr. Pym
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