The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun(1987)
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun Synopsis
Documentary about the making of director Steven Spielberg's film Empire of the Sun
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun (1987) is a documentary film directed by Les Mayfield, released on December 30, 1987 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Martin Sheen, Christian Bale, Steven Spielberg and J.G. Ballard. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Les Mayfield
- Writers:
- William Rus
- Producers:
- Mark Cowen, Les Mayfield, John Pace
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Zavad
- Status:
- Released
The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Sheen
as Narrator
Christian Bale
as Self
Steven Spielberg
as Self
J.G. Ballard
as Self
John Malkovich
as Self
Joe Pantoliano
as Self
- Jack Dearlove
Jack Dearlove
as Self (uncredited)
Masatô Ibu
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Les Mayfield, written by William Rus, produced by Mark Cowen, Les Mayfield and John Pace.
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The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun?
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The main cast of The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun (1987) includes Martin Sheen, Christian Bale, Steven Spielberg, J.G. Ballard and John Malkovich. The film was directed by Les Mayfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun released?
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The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun was released on December 30, 1987 and runs for 49m.
Is The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun worth watching?
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The China Odyssey: Empire of the Sun (1987) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.