Directed by:
Steven Spielberg
Written by:
Tom Stoppard
Based on the novel by:
J.G. Ballard
Genre:
Action | Drama | History | War
Runtime:
153 mins
Plot:
A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation of China during World War II.
Release Date:
December 9, 1987
Reception:
Cast:
Christian Bale
John Malkovich
Miranda Richardson
Nigel Havers
Joe Pantoliano
Leslie Phillips
Masatô Ibu
Ben Stiller
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Allen Daviau
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Michael Kahn
- Best Achievement in Costume Design | Bob Ringwood
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Norman Reynolds, Harry Cordwell
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | John Williams
- Best Achievement in Sound | Tony Dawe, John Boyd, Don Digirolamo, Robert Knudson
Wins
- Best Cinematography | Allen Daviau
- Best Score | John Williams
- Best Sound | Charles L. Campbell, Louis L. Edemann, Tony Dawe, Robert Knudson
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Tom Stoppard
- Best Costume Design | Bob Ringwood
- Best Production Design | Norman Reynolds
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | John Williams
Wins
- Achievement in Cinematography | Allen Daviau
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Steven Spielberg
Nominations
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media | John Williams