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The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun

The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun

Genres

Documentary

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Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

49 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

30 December 1987

Country

United States of America

Cast

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Narrator

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Self

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Self

J.G. Ballard

J.G. Ballard

Self

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Self

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Self

Jack Dearlove

Jack Dearlove

Self (uncredited)

Masatô Ibu

Masatô Ibu

Self (uncredited)

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