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'''Empire of the Sun''' is a 1987 World War II film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard. The film follows Jamie Graham, an eleven year-old China-born British schoolboy who struggles to survive, alone, on the streets of Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War. Alongside [[John Malkovich]], [[Miranda Richardson]], and [[Nigel Havers]], the film is notable for being the first on-screen role for [[Christian Bale]], who plays Jamie; also of note, [[Ben Stiller]] had a small role in the film, and during his work on the project, conceived the film ''[[Tropic Thunder]]''. | '''Empire of the Sun''' is a 1987 World War II film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] and based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard. The film follows Jamie Graham, an eleven year-old China-born British schoolboy who struggles to survive, alone, on the streets of Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War. Alongside [[John Malkovich]], [[Miranda Richardson]], and [[Nigel Havers]], the film is notable for being the first on-screen role for [[Christian Bale]], who plays Jamie; also of note, [[Ben Stiller]] had a small role in the film, and during his work on the project, conceived the film ''[[Tropic Thunder]]''. | ||
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[[Image:EmpSun 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldier holds his Arisaka Type 38 rifle.]] | [[Image:EmpSun 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Japanese soldier holds his Arisaka Type 38 rifle.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk | ==Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III== | ||
A resistance fighter uses a [[ | A resistance fighter uses a [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III]] on the rooftop. | ||
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk | [[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter (right) is seen firing the SMLE.]] | [[Image:EmpSun 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter (right) is seen firing the SMLE.]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter's SMLE can be seen dropped on the rooftop if you look closely at the lower right. Note the distinctive nosepiece, identifying this as a No.1 Mk.3 rifle.]] | [[Image:EmpSun 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter's SMLE can be seen dropped on the rooftop if you look closely at the lower right. Note the distinctive nosepiece, identifying this as a No.1 Mk.3 rifle.]] | ||
==Lee-Enfield Mk. I== | ==Lee-Enfield Mk. I== | ||
A possible [[ | A possible [[Magazine Lee-Enfield|Lee-Enfield Mk. I]] can be seen fired by a resistance fighter. | ||
[[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk. I - .303 British]] | [[Image:Leemk1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield Mk. I - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun-rifle1|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter on the right fires the rifle.]] | [[Image:EmpSun-rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The resistance fighter on the right fires the rifle.]] | ||
==M1 Garand== | ==M1 Garand== | ||
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==Type 11== | ==Type 11== | ||
A [[Type 11 | A [[Type 11 light machine gun]] can be seen in the Japanese camp. | ||
[[Image:Type11.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Type 11 Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka]] | [[Image:Type11.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Type 11 Light Machine Gun - 6.5x50mm Arisaka]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun-Type11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The light machine gun on the left.]] | [[Image:EmpSun-Type11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The light machine gun on the left.]] | ||
==Bren Mk1== | ==Bren Mk1== | ||
[[Bren gun]]s are used by Japanese soldiers. They could be captured weapons or they stand for [[Type 96 | [[Bren gun]]s are used by Japanese soldiers. They could be captured weapons or they stand for [[Type 96 light machine gun|Type 96]] or [[Type 99 Light Machine Gun]]s. | ||
[[Image:Bren mk1-2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Bren Mk1 - .303 British.]] | [[Image:Bren mk1-2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Bren Mk1 - .303 British.]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun-Bren1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bren on the table in the Japanese camp.]] | [[Image:EmpSun-Bren1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Bren on the table in the Japanese camp.]] | ||
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A Typ 97 Chi-Ha mock up tank is armed with a [[Hotchkiss Mk.I]] machine gun. | A Typ 97 Chi-Ha mock up tank is armed with a [[Hotchkiss Mk.I]] machine gun. | ||
[[Image:Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Hotchkiss Mk.I - .303 British]] | [[Image:Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Hotchkiss Mk.I - .303 British]] | ||
[[Image:EmpSun-hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The light machine | [[Image:EmpSun-hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The light machine gun mounted in the tank.]] | ||
==Colt Monitor== | ==Colt Monitor== | ||
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==Unknown Machine Gun== | ==Unknown Machine Gun== | ||
A Japanese Type 92 Armoured Car is armed with an unknown machine gun which could be a [[ | A Japanese Type 92 Armoured Car is armed with an unknown machine gun which could be a [[Type 11 light machine gun|Type 91]] or [[Type 92 heavy machine gun|Type 92]]. | ||
[[Image:EmpireOfTheSunP-Armouredcar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:EmpireOfTheSunP-Armouredcar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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Empire of the Sun is a 1987 World War II film directed by Steven Spielberg and based upon the 1984 novel of the same name by JG Ballard. The film follows Jamie Graham, an eleven year-old China-born British schoolboy who struggles to survive, alone, on the streets of Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the Second World War. Alongside John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, and Nigel Havers, the film is notable for being the first on-screen role for Christian Bale, who plays Jamie; also of note, Ben Stiller had a small role in the film, and during his work on the project, conceived the film Tropic Thunder.
The following weapons were used in the film Empire of the Sun:
Pistols
Mauser C96
The Mauser C96 pistol is seen used by the Shanghai resistance fighters on the rooftop.
M1911A1
An M1911A1 is seen in the holster of an US Army colonel that confronts Jamie. A resistance fighter also appears to use one to fire at Japanese troops.
Revolvers
Webley Mk IV
A Webley Mk IV is also seen in the film.
Colt New Service
A Colt New Service revolver is seen pulled when a Japanese pilot is seen with Jamie (Christian Bale).
Rifles
Arisaka Type 38
The Arisaka Type 38 was one of the main battle rifles used by the Japanese Army in the Pacific theater and is seen used throughout the film.
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III
A resistance fighter uses a Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III on the rooftop.
Lee-Enfield Mk. I
A possible Lee-Enfield Mk. I can be seen fired by a resistance fighter.
M1 Garand
The M1 Garand is seen carried by US soldiers.
Machine Guns
Vickers MK1
A replica of a Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. Armoured Car is armed with a Vickers machine gun.
Type 11
A Type 11 light machine gun can be seen in the Japanese camp.
Bren Mk1
Bren guns are used by Japanese soldiers. They could be captured weapons or they stand for Type 96 or Type 99 Light Machine Guns.
Hotchkiss Mk.I
A Typ 97 Chi-Ha mock up tank is armed with a Hotchkiss Mk.I machine gun.
Colt Monitor
A Colt Monitor / Browning Automatic Rifle is also carried by a US soldier.
Browning M3
Browning M3 machine guns are the primary guns mounted in the wings of the P-51 Mustangs in the film.
Unknown Machine Gun
A Japanese Type 92 Armoured Car is armed with an unknown machine gun which could be a Type 91 or Type 92.
Trivia Section
- The Japanese Zero fighters are in fact American-built Harvard trainers modified to look like the Zero.
- Eric Flynn, who plays a British POW, was actually a POW as a child in a Japanese camp.
- The can Jim 'Jamie' Graham (Christian Bale) drinks is Jerzee Evaporated Milk.
- Col. Marshall (Tom Danaher) was a Marine night fighter pilot in the Pacific in WWII and was credited with shooting down the last Japanese bomber of the war. He also flies one of the Japanese "Zeros" in the movie.